Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Debra Hebert Appraisal Services

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in an appraisal from Debra Hebert Appraisal Services actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of 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 property won't attract serious potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

In today's fluctuating market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get an expert listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to list your property? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

And that's where Debra Hebert Appraisal Services comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

A polished appraisal from Debra Hebert Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have an interested buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unknown disputes that can cause your sale to fold
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 so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Debra Hebert Appraisal Services can help with that. Ask yourself "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Debra Hebert Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from Debra Hebert Appraisal Services will help homeowners like you make the wisest decisions.