Putting a house on the market in or near Will County? Contact First Appraisal Services and make sure you're setting the price 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 pays you 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 understand local real estate values.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value.

Contact us for information regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

Quite a few IL 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 top dollar, what you need is a expert appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, 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 will getting a professional appraisal help you set a sensible asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Give you an advantage 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
  • Call attention to any issues and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help lower the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide

Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that their home's value is higher than they first thought. So by taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they thought they would get. Others have an an exaggerated opinion of their home's value, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a professional value opinion before listing

Even if you have with an extremely talented agent, it's definitely a good idea to get of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where First Appraisal Services comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive description of the unique features of your property and give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

First Appraisal Services also offer general consulting

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but still need some information about the health of your area's real estate? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require assistance gathering local property and sales data. We offer services tailored for the needs of clients like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what to expect when you order an appraisal from ....

  • We take great pride in 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. We'll be delighted to offer suggestions, just let us know what your situation is
  • Quick turnaround time: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide a lot of different of report types, and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to clients sans the in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Quick reply to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal, once you've read the report, we suggest that you email or call us!