Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Louis Shepherd, MBA.

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 a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Instead, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home.

Contact us for details regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Going to sell your home yourself?

More and more FL homeowners are making the decision 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 to get the most you can, what you need is a professional appraisal. You need objective opinions, it's very 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.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a astute asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Make you aware of problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help prevent the odds of hidden problems that cause sales to fall through

It can be surprising to people when they find out the value of their home is higher than they first thought. So by taking the first step and investing in an appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they could have gotten originally. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion of their home's value, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home allowing them to quickly sell it instead of sitting on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Pre-listing appraisals in Altamonte Springs

You may have a very skillful agent but it's definitely a good idea to have of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Louis Shepherd, MBA comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a comprehensive breakdown for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Altamonte Springs Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

Not wanting to get an entire appraisal but are looking for information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? You might feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you'd still like some help analyzing local property and sales data. We can provide assistance for your real estate dilemmas with services especially designed for clients with your real estate needs.

After you order an appraisal report from , you can expect....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your individual appraisal need. Just explain your situation and offer you suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide a variety of report types, and are well seasoned at providing appraisals to clients 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 prompt follow-up from Louis Shepherd, MBA: Reports we write are written in plain English, simple to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion about your appraisal, after you've read the report, we suggest that you email or call us!