Putting a house on the market in or near Wake County? Contact James Earp Appraisal Service and make sure you're setting the price right.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to fully grasp local real estate values.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Instead, an appraisal assesses your home's market value. Technically, something is only going to sell for the price another person is willing to pay.


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

Selling on your own?

An increasing amount of North Carolina homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, you need a expert appraiser. You need an objective opinion, and we understand that it can be very hard to be objective about 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.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a sensible asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Be a very beneficial negotiating tool while speaking with a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
Alert you of problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
Help lower the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to fall through

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So investing in an appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they expected they would get. Others have an an overestimated assessment when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Wake County

Even if you're working with an extremely talented agent, it's in your best interest to get an unbiased second opinion of value prior to signing a listing contract. James Earp Appraisal Service can help. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a complete breakdown for your property and its features which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Raleigh Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

Not wanting to get an entire appraisal but would like some information about the status of your area's real estate? We can provide assistance for your real estate decisions with services especially designed for customers with your real estate needs.

After you order an appraisal report through James Earp Appraisal Service, you can expect....

Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your individual appraisal need. Just explain your situation, and we will make suggestions.
Quick turnaround time: Normally in a week's time or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide quite a few different types of reports and are skilled at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
Fast reply to follow-up questions: Our reports are written in plain English, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries about your appraisal once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!