Pre-List & Pre-Purchase

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Appraising your home before selling is important because it helps you determine the fair market value of your property. The fair market value is the price that a willing buyer would pay and a willing seller would accept for the property, in an open and competitive real estate market.

There are several reasons why knowing the fair market value of your home is important:

Appraising your home helps you set a realistic asking price that is not too high or too low. Pricing your home too high could discourage potential buyers and cause your property to sit on the market for too long. Pricing it too low could result in a loss of money. 

An accurate appraisal helps you attract serious buyers who are willing to pay the fair market value for your home. This reduces the likelihood of receiving low-ball offers or negotiating for less than your home's true value. 

At times, home prices seem out of reach. An appraisal can help you better understand the market value of a potential home or support your offer, when the time comes. 

A home appraisal is often required by lenders to determine the loan amount they are willing to extend to a potential buyer. An appraisal can help ensure that you or the buyer can secure adequate financing prior to the transaction.

Overall, getting a home appraisal can provide a more objective and accurate estimate of your home's value, which can help you make informed decisions about pricing, marketing, and negotiating the sale of your home.