Listing at the right price is crucial and a professional appraisal from Steve Urenda will ensure you get it right.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Rather, the appraisal measures your home's market value.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

More and more CA homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard to take an objective look at 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 sensible selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very beneficial negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Make you aware of problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help prevent the odds of hidden problems that cause sales to go up in smoke

People are surprised when they find out their home's value is much more than they thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated assessment of their home's value, 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 gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Pre-listing appraisals in Contra Costa County

Even if you have with a very skillful agent, it's definitely a good idea to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Steve Urenda can help. An appraisal can be invaluable in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a detailed breakdown 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 the latest comparable properties in the area.

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

Don't need a full appraisal but still need some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require assistance collecting local property and sales data. We offer services designed for the needs of consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

If your wondering what you'll be getting from us when ordering an appraisal just take a look....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will provide you with information tailored for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and offer you suggestions.
  • Quick turnarounds for appraisals: Normally one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide a variety of types of reports, and are experts at providing appraisals to clients without so much of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick follow-up from Steve Urenda: Reports we write are written in plain English, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion dealing your appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!