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HOME SELLER SERVICES Getting a professional appraisal is a wise decision if you are looking to sell your home. Professional appraisers are educated in real estate and work within the industry every day, they understand the business. An appraiser can give you can give you the true market value of your home which is valuable information that will help you in selling your home. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is becoming more and more popular within the real estate industry. Selling your home without the help of a real estate agent can potentially save you from paying out a large commission. The average commission paid out to a real estate agent is 5-7% of the selling price. When selling FSBO, you make the rules. This method of selling a house does come with a lot of extra paperwork and research if it is to be done properly. Many homeowners value their house at above market prices and cause extra trouble for themselves. With the help of a professional appraiser you can eliminate your own personal attachment and get a feel for what your home is really worth. PRE-LISTING REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL When working with a real estate agent, they will provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). A CMA lists previous sales in your neighborhood and is an important initial step towards your listing price. Even though this is a necessary step, it is also a good idea to get the opinion of an appraiser before signing your Listing Agreement. An appraiser has nothing to lose or to gain from their appraisal of your house. Getting this opinion will help you gauge your real estate agents interests and help you arrive at a fair listing price. Your appraisal will provide you and your agent an accurate description of your home with listings of comparable sales or "Comps". A professional appraiser will help you set a realistic listing price, but will also provide you with:
Your home may be more valuable than you think. Many people make thousands of dollars more after getting an appraisal and finding out that their house is worth more than they thought. While others waste valuable time because they have overpriced their homes without the consultation of professionals within the industry. A realistic listing price will help your house sell in a timely fashion and reduce the headaches involved with lengthy real estate deals. CONSULTATION You may not need an appraisal but could still benefit from seeing valuable local property and sales information. Reports provided by a real estate appraiser can help buyers make informed decisions. We understand the headaches involved with buying a new home and provide high quality, professional appraisals that will help make your home buying experience go smoothly. An appraisal report from the Chicago Appraisal Center includes:
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