Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact H.M. Hoffman & Company

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

With today's adapting market conditions, you should definitely hire a licensed appraiser to get a factual listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your property? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of sale homes in your local area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a really important step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where H.M. Hoffman & Company can help you! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will intrigue potential buyers. A polished appraisal from H.M. Hoffman & Company can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unexpected complications that can cause sales to go up in smoke
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and H.M. Hoffman & Company can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

H.M. Hoffman & Company can help you with these important decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from H.M. Hoffman & Company is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. A professional appraisal from H.M. Hoffman & Company helps homeowners like you make the wisest decisions on investing in their houses and settling on a fair sale price.