Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from The Marks Company.

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

Are you working with an agent to sell your property? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable homes for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a natural move.

But even if you have been working with the most expert real estate agent, it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".


	In today's ever-changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a factual listing price for your home. Contact us today.

The Marks Company can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Be a an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you find a an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unexpected headaches that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage.

Home improvements that add value

There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and The Marks Company can help with that. Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it... Do I need to finish my closet remodel... Almost any project has the potential to influence value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. 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 The Marks Company will help homeowners make the decisions when it comes to investments to add value and settling on a profit-maximizing price at which to sell.