Listing at the right price is crucial and a professional appraisal from Graff Appraisals will ensure you get it right.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value.

Contact us for details regarding the specific services for home sellers we offer.

Appraisals are valuable tools for people selling without an agent

Quite a few IL 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, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, you need a qualified appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very difficult to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

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

  • Be a very valuable negotiating tool while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to fall through

People are surprised when they find out that the value of their home is higher than they first thought. So spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion of the value of their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Tazewell County

Even if you have with the most experienced agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Graff Appraisals can help. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. You and agent will get a detailed description for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Pekin Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

Have you decided against a full appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you still want assistance collecting local sales and property data. We offer services tailored for the needs of customers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

If your wondering what you'll be getting from us when ordering an appraisal just take a look....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a fast response: We personalize information to the needs of our customers We'll be more then happy to provide suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Swift turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on a large amount of assignments, and we know that when it comes real estateconsulting and appraising it's naive to think there's a typical or standard, "generic" assignment. We offer a variety of types of reports, and are experienced at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick follow-up from Graff Appraisals: Reports we write are written in plain English, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions about your appraisal, once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!