Have confidence in your listing price 

​Working with a real estate agent to list your home? Then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes competing homes for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. 

Even if you're working with the most experienced real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign a Listing Agreement. If you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a really important step.

And that's where Lancaster Appraisal Group can help you! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

In today's fluctuating market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a solid listing price for your home. Contact us today.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to buyers, a knowledgeable appraisal from Lancaster Appraisal Group can:
  • Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a a prospective buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress potential buyers
  • Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Reduce chances of unknown obstacles that can cause your sale to crumble
  • Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close
So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property won't attract serious buyers, which means you waste time and money and are left with no offers. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Does the carpet need replacing... Do I need to complete my closet remodel... Virtually any project can affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an impact commensurate with their cost. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Lancaster Appraisal Group can help you with these important decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. An appraisal fee from Lancaster Appraisal Group is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Lancaster Appraisal Group will help you make the wisest decisions.