Getting an appraisal from Collateral Appraisers, Inc. before putting your Alachua County home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is a must. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to get a handle on real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home.

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

For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of FL 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, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, you need a expert appraiser. You need objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very difficult to be objective about your 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 realistic asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very valuable bargaining tool once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Call attention to any problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
  • Lower the odds of unknown problems that cause sales to flop

People are surprised when they find out that the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have 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 rather than waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a professional value opinion before listing

You may have a highly skillful agent but it's in your best interest to have of your home's value to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Collateral Appraisers, Inc. comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. You and agent will get a detailed description of your property and its features 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 FL Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

Not wanting to get an entire appraisal but would like some information about the health of your area's real estate? Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require assistance collecting local sales and property data. We have services designed especially for consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

If your curious what to expect from us when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our customers Just explain your situation and give you suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: We've done a large amount of assignments, and we know that in the business of real estateappraising there isn't a typical or standard, "generic" assignment. We offer a lot of different of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers without a lot of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast follow-up from Collateral Appraisers, Inc.: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, simple to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion dealing your appraisal, after you've read the report, we suggest that you email or call us!