Getting an appraisal from Appraisal Specialists of Iowa, LLC before putting your  home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is a step in the right direction. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; 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 hard for them to get a handle on real estate market forces.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. You see, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home. At the end of the day, your house is only worth what another person is willing to give you.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Going to sell your home yourself?

Quite a few Iowa homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult hard to take an objective look at your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a sensible asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Prevent the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate
People are surprised to discover their home's value is higher than they originally thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated opinion of their home's value, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than waiting on the market for months. Asking too much for a home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

You might have a highly talented agent, but it's in your best interest to get an analysis of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Appraisal Specialists of Iowa, LLC comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a detailed description of your property and its features which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

Not wanting to get a formal appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? We can help solve your real estate dilemmas with services especially tailored for consumers with your real estate needs.

When you order an appraisal report through Appraisal Specialists of Iowa, LLC, expect the following....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with information tailored for your individual appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to provide suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
  • Fast turnaround time: Normally one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Appraisal and consulting report presentations that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we've learned that in the business of real estate consulting and appraising, it's naive to think there's a typical or standard "generic" report. We provide a variety of types of reports and are experienced at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
  • Prompt to follow-up questions: When we write reports, we make sure they are written in plain English, simple to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion about your appraisal after you've read the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!