Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Houghton Appraisals.

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 pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand their local real estate market.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Rather, the appraisal measures your home's market value.

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

Appraisals are valuable tools for families selling without an agent

Quite a few ID homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, it's very difficult to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will tell you 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 helpful bargaining tool once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Prevent the odds of hidden problems that cause sales to go up in smoke

It can be surprising to people when they find out that their home's value is higher than they first thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion of the value of their home, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than waiting on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Bannock County

Even if you're working with a very skilled agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Let Houghton Appraisals help. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. You and agent will get a complete description of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Bannock County Sellers: Keep a local expert at your disposal

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but still need some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance collecting local property and sales data. We can help solve your real estate concerns with services especially designed for customers with your real estate needs.

After you order an appraisal report from , you can expect....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your individual appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and give you suggestions.
  • Swift turnaround time: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we know that whether it's real estateappraising there isn't a typical or standard, "generic" assignment. We offer a variety of report types, and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to clients minus the in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast follow-up from Houghton Appraisals: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion dealing your appraisal, once you've read the report, we suggest that you email or call us!