Putting a house on the market in or near Wilson County? Contact Denise Smallwood and make sure you're setting the price right.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is a must. 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 a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand the nuances of 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, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home.

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

Appraisals are valuable tools for homeowners selling without an agent

Quite a few TN homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, quickly and for top dollar, you need a qualified appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard 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 selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very useful bargaining tool when you find a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help prevent the chances of unidentified problems that cause sales to backslide

Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out their home's value is a great deal more than they thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated 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 instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts 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 the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to get of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Denise Smallwood can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a detailed breakdown 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 the latest comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Lebanon Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

Don't need a full appraisal but still need some information about the real estate market in your area? Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance analyzing local property and sales data. We can be a resource for your real estate dilemmas with services especially tailored for clients with your real estate needs.

This is a little bit of what you can expect when you order an appraisal through ....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with information tailored for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and provide suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide a variety of types of reports, and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to clients sans the in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from Denise Smallwood: Our reports are written in plain English, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal, once you've read the report, we suggest that you email or call us!