Putting a house on the market in or near Washington County? Contact Devin Wilkins and make sure you're setting the price right.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to get a handle on local real estate values.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. You see, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market. After all, a home is only worth the price another person is offering to give you.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Appraisals are valuable tools for people selling without an agent

More and more Utah homeowners are making the decision to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and for the best price, you need a expert appraiser. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult hard to take an objective look at your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a realistic asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help decrease the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate
Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that the value of their home is higher than they originally thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they originally expected. Others have an an exaggerated impression of their home's value, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - instead of sitting on the market for months. Asking too much for a home causes buyers to back off, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Washington

You might have a highly talented agent, but it's definitely a good idea to get an unbiased second opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Devin Wilkins comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a detailed description of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

We also provide general consulting

Possibly you've already decided you don't need to go as far as getting a formal appraisal but are looking for information about the status of your area's real estate? We have services tailored especially for customers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal through us...

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a prompt response: We personalize information to the needs of our clients. Just let us know your situation, and we will provide suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Normally in a week's time or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Consulting and appraisal report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've preformed many of assignments, and we understand that when providing real estate consulting and appraising, there is no typical or standard "boiler place" report. We offer a variety of report types and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers without so much of the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick response from Devin Wilkins: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, easy to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries about your appraisal after you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!