A home appraisal helps a property seller determine how to price his or her residence, making this a significant step in the home selling process. With a great appraisal, a seller may boost the likelihood of earning top dollar for their home.
A home appraisal is conducted by a property expert
An expert home appraiser will allocate significant time and resources to complete a report on the home. This professional also performs a home analysis as part of their assessment to provide an accurate property valuation. When searching for an appraiser, it’s best to check their credentials and testimonials to make sure they can offer great service.
A home appraisal is based on your home's condition & real estate market data
Although many home sellers believe an appraisal's property valuation is based solely on the age and condition of a house, other factors come into play. This includes the current state of the housing market, the prices of comparable houses that recently sold and other real estate market data to determine the optimal property valuation.
Completing home renovations prior to a home appraisal can also have a positive impact on the evaluation of your property.
Offers selling insights you may struggle to obtain elsewhere
A home seller won't have to wait too long to receive an appraisal report, as a home appraiser usually can provide this report over the course of a few days. This report can reveal key details about the property such as condition of plumbing or the electrical system, how it compares to other properties in the area, if the home is in good shape and more.
When it comes to conducting a home appraisal, you may want to consult a real estate agent. As a housing market professional, they can explain how a home appraisal works and answer any concerns or questions you may have. Plus, a real estate agent may be able to put you in touch with the top-rated home appraisers in your city or town.
Ready to add your residence to the real estate market? Perform a house appraisal, and you can move one step closer to establishing a competitive initial asking price for your home.
About the Author
Kyung Kim
Hi, I'm Kyung Kim. I immigrated from South Korea to the United States in 1968 when I was 7 years old. I have seen my mom struggle with the English language and work hard to raise her four kids by herself. Still to this day, I don't know how she pulled it off, but she bought her first home in 1979 for $70,000 and because of that decision, she was able to live without worrying about her financial future. I want that for everyone, to feel the pride of home ownership and to build their financial wealth using real estate as part of their financial portfolio. I feel so blessed to play a small role in helping others reach this goal.
I live in Beaverton with my husband, Richard. My mom, who lived with us for several years, passed away in our home in February 2022. Her first home purchase in 1979 made it possible for her to live to the very end, without worrying about her finances. As of August 2022 with a little downpayment assistance, our four children own their own homes. Being in real estate, I quickly realized that if they didn't buy now, they may be priced out of the market in the future. Whether that would have been the case, we will never know, but what we do know is that they are all realizing some good, healthy appreciation in their home values.
As passionate as I am about people owning their homes, I'm also passionate about giving back to our community. I support Compassion First, a non-profit organization that provides aftercare for sex trafficked girls in Indonesia. My husband and I also feel called to financially support social injustice organizations.
I'd love to assist you. Whether you're in the research phase at the beginning of your real estate search or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll benefit from having a real estate professional by your side. I'd be honored to put my real estate experience to work for you.
