Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Di Cicco & Associates

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

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us 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 a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract interested 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 the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a sharp listing price for your home in today's changing market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your house, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes selected sale homes in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Di Cicco & Associates can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers. A polished appraisal from Di Cicco & Associates can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unknown quandaries that can cause sales to crumble
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

We can step in and help you make these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Di Cicco & Associates is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. A professional appraisal from Di Cicco & Associates helps homeowners make the smartest decisions on investing in their house and setting a fair sale price.