Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from McGaughey & Associates.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. If you're working with An agent to list your house, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of sale homes in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market.

Even if you have been working with an experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

And that's where McGaughey & Associates comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

Using a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a correct listing price for your home in today's evolving market. Contact us today.

McGaughey & Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we can also:
  • Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a an interested buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to blow away buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Reduce chances of unexpected complications that can cause sales to deteriorate
  • Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten
So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means you squander time and (not to mention) money and still have no prospects for buying your home. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Should we paint the entire house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Should I finish my closet remodel... Almost any project can influence value in some way. But each thing affects value differently. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, A professional appraisal from us will help you make the smartest decisions.