Getting an appraisal from 1st Choice Valuation Services (207) 240-0991 before putting your Auburn home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, the appraisal measures your home's market value. Once you break it all down, at the end of the day, your house is only worth the price another person is going to pay.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Going to sell your home yourself?

Quite a few Maine homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and for top dollar, you need a expert appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a sound selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Lower the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide
Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is higher than they first thought. So spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have originally banked. Others have an an overestimated impression when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. Asking too much for a home causes buyers to back off, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while your home sits on the market.

Pre-listing appraisals in Auburn

You might have an extremely talented agent, but it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where 1st Choice Valuation Services (207) 240-0991 comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive description of your property and its features which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need assistance collecting local sales and property data, we can help solve your real estate concerns with services especially tailored for clients with your real estate needs.

If you're curious what you'll be getting from 1st Choice Valuation Services (207) 240-0991 when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We personalize information to the needs of our customers. We'll be delighted to offer suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
  • Swift turnaround time: Typically in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer a variety of report types and have know how at providing appraisals to clients sans the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick response from 1st Choice Valuation Services (207) 240-0991: Reports we create are clearly written, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion concerning your appraisal after you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!