Appraisal services for home sellers - Midwest Appraisals

Getting an appraisal from Midwest Appraisals before putting your Chicago home on the market saves you time and money.

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 makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to get a handle on real estate market forces.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Instead, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home.

Selling on your own?

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, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, you need a qualified appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, and we understand that it's hard to take an objective look at 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.

In addition to helping you set a realistic asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Be a very beneficial negotiating tool 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 eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
Help decrease the chances of unidentified problems that cause sales to deteriorate

People are surprised when they find out their home's value is higher than they first thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home allowing them to quickly sell it instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a professional value opinion before listing

Even if you're working with a very skillful agent, it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Midwest Appraisals can help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a precise description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the newest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Serving Cook County with the highest quality real estate consulting services

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but would like some information about the real estate market in your area? Maybe you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you'd still like some help analyzing local sales and property data. We can provide assistance for your real estate decisions with services especially tailored for clients with your real estate needs.

If your wondering what you'll be getting from when you order an appraisal just take a look....

Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We will give you information tailored for your particular appraisal need. We'll be delighted to give you suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
Fast turnarounds on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
Consulting and Appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients sans the so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
Quick to follow-up questions: Reports we write are written in plain English, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries dealing your appraisal, once you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!