Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from KEY INSIGHT.

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 house is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not 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 its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a true listing price for your home in today's changing market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your house, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays selected sales houses in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a really important step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you've been working with the most experienced real estate agent.

That's where we come in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

A skillful appraisal from KEY INSIGHT can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to fall through
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from KEY INSIGHT is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. A professional appraisal from KEY INSIGHT helps you make the smartest decisions on investing in their home and settling on a fair price to sell at.