Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Tenaglia Appraisals, 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 much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract serious 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. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a sharp listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to list your home, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes comparable sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a logical move.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement, even if you have been working with an experienced agent.

And that's where Tenaglia Appraisals, Inc. can help you! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A knowledgeable appraisal from Tenaglia Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unknown disputes that cause negotiations to fold
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your home. Questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

We can step in and help you make these decisions. Tenaglia Appraisals, Inc. appraisers have no vested interest in the amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Tenaglia Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners like you make the decisions.