Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from LA Appraisals.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible 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. Instead, the appraisal measures your home's market value. After all, a home is only going to sell for what another person is offering to give you.

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

Going to sell your home yourself?

Quite a few Michigan homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, what you need is a skilled appraiser. You need an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult difficult 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 sound asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Call attention to any problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Prevent the odds of hidden problems that cause sales to fall through
People are surprised to discover the value of their home is higher than they first thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they expected they would get. Others have an an overestimated assessment of the value of their home, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than gathering dust 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 getting nothing done.

We also help agents price homes in Benzie County

You might have a highly skillful agent, but it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Let LA Appraisals help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a precise summarizing of your home's characteristics and a detailed analysis of the the newest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Serving Benzie County with the highest quality real estate consulting services

If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need assistance gathering local property and sales data, we can provide assistance for your real estate quandaries with services especially tailored for customers with your real estate needs.

If you're curious what you'll be getting from LA Appraisals when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will provide you with personalized information for your individual appraisal need. Just tell us your situation, and we will provide suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround time: Usually in a week's time or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide a lot of different types of reports and have know how at providing appraisals to clients sans the industry jargon and in an easy to digest format with the general public in mind.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt response from LA Appraisals: Our reports are clearly written, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal once you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!