Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in an appraisal from Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a true listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your home, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays competing houses for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing the Listing Agreement, even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent.

That's where Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

An efficient appraisal from Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected dilemmas that cause the process to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help make these decisions. Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Cox Realty & Appraisal, Inc. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.