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

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand their local real estate market.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Instead, an appraisal assesses your home's market value.

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

Appraisals are valuable tools for families selling without an agent

Quite a few TX 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 for top dollar, what you need is a expert appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, it's very difficult to be objective about your 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 astute asking price so your home will attract 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
  • Alert you of issues and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Help decrease the chances of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is higher than they originally thought. So by taking the first step and investing in an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they could have gotten originally. Others have an an exaggerated impression of their home's value, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than waiting on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

We also help agents price homes in Gray County

Even if you're working with a very skilled agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an unbiased second opinion of your home's value to signing a listing agreement. And that's where John Goddard comes in. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have a precise summarizing of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the newest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

We also offer general consulting

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but are looking for information about the real estate market in your area? You might feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you need some help gathering local property and sales data. We have services designed for the needs of clients like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

Here's what you can expect when you order an appraisal through ....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will provide you with personalized information for your individual appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to offer suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Swift turnaround time: Usually one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of report types, and have know how 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.
  • Quick reply to follow-up questions: Our reports are written in plain English, simple to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal, after you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!