Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc.

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people 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 estimated value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a precise listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

Working with an agent to sell your home? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes a list of houses for sale in your local area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a really important (and very logical) step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

But even if you've hired an experienced agent , it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. can help you! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers. A professional appraisal from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay a closing
Decrease the chances of unknown difficulties that cause the process to fall through
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. . When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sale price, we'll help homeowners like you make the wisest decisions.