Putting a house on the market in or near Worcester County? Contact Merrimack Appraisal and make sure you're setting the price right.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is a must. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to get a handle on real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Instead, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market.

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

Appraisals are valuable tools for families selling without an agent

Quite a few MA homeowners are making the decision 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 for top dollar, what you need is a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it's 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 realistic asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Help lower the chances of unidentified problems that cause sales to fall through

People are surprised to discover their home's value is higher than they originally thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion of the value of their home, and an appraisal 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

You might have an extremely experienced agent but it's in your best interest to get of your home's value to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Merrimack Appraisal comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive description of your property and its features which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

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

Have you decided against a full appraisal but are looking for information about how real estate is doing in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you'd still like some help gathering local sales and property data. We offer services tailored for the needs of customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

If your wondering what you'll be getting from 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 tailor information to the needs of our clients Just let us know your situation and give you suggestions.
  • Fast turnarounds for appraisals: Normally in a weeks time or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: We've done many of assignments, and we understand that in the art of real estateconsulting and appraising it's naive to think there's a typical or standard, "boiler place" assignment. We provide a variety of types of reports, and are skillful at providing appraisals to consumers minus the so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Quick reply to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries about your appraisal, once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!