Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Matthew Midkiff.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. If you're working with An agent to sell your house, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays competing houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a standard process.

In our opinion, though, you might also wish to consider a pre-listing appraisal from someone who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - BEFORE listing your property - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Matthew Midkiff comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so 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".

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get a just listing price for your home. Contact us today.

In addition to assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your home will entice buyers, an expert appraisal from Matthew Midkiff can:
  • Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
  • Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Decrease the chances of unknown headaches that cause the process to fall through
  • Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close
Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them 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. Overpriced homes don't attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Is now the time to add a deck... Should I finish my closet remodel... Almost any project has the potential to affect value in some way. But, not all of them have an impact commensurate with their cost. A kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent on commission will. An appraisal fee from Matthew Midkiff is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Matthew Midkiff. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sales price, we'll help you make the most financially sound decisions.