Putting a house on the market in or near Ouachita County? Contact Cole Johnson Appraisals and make sure you're setting the price right.

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 you in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

This isn't a discussion of how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market.

Contact us for any questions regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Appraisals are valuable tools for homeowners selling without an agent

An increasing amount of LA homeowners are making the decision 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 expert appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult hard to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very beneficial negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Call attention to any problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of hidden problems that cause sales to go up in smoke

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an inflated assessment of their home's value, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than sitting on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Pre-listing appraisals in Monroe

Even if you're working with a very skilled agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of your home's value to finalizing a listing agreement. Let Cole Johnson Appraisals help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have a definitive writeup of your home's characteristics and a detailed breakdown of the latest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Consulting services for Ouachita County Sellers: Keep a local expert at your disposal

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but would like some information about how real estate is doing in your area? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require some help analyzing local sales and property data. We offer services tailored for the needs of consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what you can expect when you order an appraisal from us....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will give you information tailored for your particular appraisal need. We'll be delighted to give you suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Quick turnarounds on appraisals: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: We've done a lot of assignments, and we've learned that in the art of real estateconsulting and appraising there isn't a typical or standard, "cookie cutter" report. We offer a variety of report types, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Prompt to follow-up questions: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal, after you've read the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!