Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Metro Valuation.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to get a handle on their local real estate market.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, the appraisal measures your home's market value.

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

For Sale By Owner?

Quite a few AZ homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, you need a qualified appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult difficult 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 asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very useful bargaining tool when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate

Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out the value of their home is higher than they originally thought. So spending a little on a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they could have gotten originally. Others have an an overestimated impression of their home's value, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a professional value opinion before listing

Even if you're working with an extremely talented agent, it's in your best interest to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Metro Valuation can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a complete breakdown for your property and its features and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

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

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but would like some information about the real estate market in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require some help gathering local sales and property data. We have services designed especially for clients like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal from us....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our clients Just tell us your situation and give you suggestions.
  • Swift turnaround time: Typically in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: We've preformed many of assignments, and we've learned that in the business of real estate appraising there is no typical or standard, "cookie cutter" report. We provide a lot of different of report types, and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to consumers sans the in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick follow-up from Metro Valuation: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion dealing your appraisal, once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!