Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Atlantic Appraisal Services LLC.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's price value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a just listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

Working with a real estate agent to list your house? Then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays similar sale homes in your local area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a really important step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

But even if you've been working with the most experienced real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Atlantic Appraisal Services LLC can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A qualified appraisal from Atlantic Appraisal Services LLC can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unexpected predicaments that can cause your sale to flop
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your property. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

We can step in and help you make these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Atlantic Appraisal Services LLC is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners make the wisest decisions.