Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc..

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 expected, so investing in an appraisal from Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc. actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract interested buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

With today's ever-changing market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get a just listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to sell your home, then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sales houses in your area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to minimize the home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you have hired the most experienced agent.

And that's where Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc. comes in! We can do 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".

In addition to assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your home will bring in buyers. A qualified appraisal from Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc. can:

Be an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you find an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown issues that can cause sales to fizzle
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc. can help with that. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help you make these important decisions. Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc. appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc. 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc.. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair price to sell at, we'll help you make the smartest decisions.