Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Matthew Berry

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. If you're working with a real estate agent to list your house, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays comparable sales in your town. It's a customary starting point in determining 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 standard move.

In our opinion, however, you should also get an appraisal from a professional who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE listing your property - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Matthew Berry can help you! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a precise listing price for your home in today's changing market. Contact us today.

Matthew Berry can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we can also:
  • Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a a prospective buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to wow potential buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make yourself aware of problems
  • Decrease the chances of unexpected obstacles that cause negotiations to flop
  • Eliminate the wait 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 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. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's amount of value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage.

Improvements to add value

Matthew Berry can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Should we paint the entire house before we sell it... Should I put in that new bathroom... Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel... Practically any project can influence value in some way. But each thing affects marketability differently. A kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the expenses involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. Matthew Berry appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your home sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Matthew Berry. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sale price, we'll help homeowners make the wisest decisions.