Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Erdman Appraisal.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money 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 understand the nuances of local real estate values.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses your home's market value.

Contact us for details regarding the specific services for home sellers we offer.

Going to sell your home yourself?

Quite a few MO homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult 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.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a sensible asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very valuable bargaining tool when you find a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Alert you of issues and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide

It can be surprising to people when they find out that their home's value is more than they originally believed. So spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated impression when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Lafayette County

Even if you're working with a very skilled agent, it's definitely a good idea to have of your home's value to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Erdman Appraisal comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. You and agent will get a complete breakdown for your property and its features 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.

Someone to ask for for local real estate knowledge

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but still need some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you'd still like assistance analyzing local sales and property data. We can help solve your real estate decisions with services especially designed for consumers with your real estate needs.

Here's what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal from ....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our customers We'll be delighted to provide suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Fast turnarounds for appraisals: Typically in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide quite a few different of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast follow-up from Erdman Appraisal: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are written in plain English, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries about your appraisal, after you've read through the report, we encourage you to email or call us!