Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Value Matters, Inc..

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to understand local real estate values.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market.

Contact us for details regarding the specific services for home sellers we offer.

Selling on your own?

Quite a few WA homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, what you need is a skilled appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very beneficial negotiating tool while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Call attention to any problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help lower the possibility of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an inflated assessment of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

You might have a highly experienced agent but it's definitely a good idea to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Let Value Matters, Inc. help. An appraisal can be invaluable in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive breakdown for the unique features of your property and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for King County Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

Have you decided against an entire appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? You might feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance collecting local property and sales data. We can help solve your real estate decisions with services especially designed for clients with your real estate needs.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you place an order for an appraisal from us....

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our clients Just explain your situation and provide suggestions.
  • Fast turnarounds on appraisals: Normally one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer quite a few different of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients without so much of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Fast reply to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries dealing your appraisal, once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!