Listing at the right price is crucial and a professional appraisal from Robert J Reamer 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 the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

You're probably thinking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. You see, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value. A home is only going to sell for what another person is willing to give you.

Contact us for any questions regarding services specialized for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

More and more Michigan homeowners are making the decision 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 for the best price, you need a expert appraiser. You need an objective opinion, and we understand that it's difficult to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Alert you of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide
People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they originally expected. Others have an an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while your home sits on the market.

Pre-listing appraisals in Grand Traverse County

Even if you're working with a very skillful agent, it's in your best interest to have an analysis of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Robert J Reamer can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a detailed description of the unique features of your property and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

Maybe you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need some help analyzing local sales and property data. We can be a resource for your real estate decisions with services especially tailored for consumers with your real estate needs.

If you're wondering what you'll be getting from Robert J Reamer when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to offer suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Quick turnaround time: Usually one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on quite a few of assignments, and we understand that in the art of real estate appraising, there is no typical or standard "cookie cutter" report. We provide a variety of report types and are experts at providing appraisals to consumers sans the industry jargon and in an easy to digest format with the general public in mind.
  • Quick to follow-up questions: Our reports are written in plain English, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries concerning your appraisal once you've read the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!