Who orders a pre-listing appraisal
- Sellers who want an independent number, not just a range of opinions
- Owners selling on their own (FSBO)
- Listing agents pricing an unusual or hard-to-compare home
- Families selling an inherited home who need everyone to agree on a price
What you get
We inspect the home, identify the sales a buyer would actually compare it to, and explain how features such as updates, finished space, lot, and location affect value. The report can help you set a list price and respond if a buyer's appraisal comes in low.
What to have ready
- A list of updates and when they were done
- Any surveys, plans, or permits for additions or finished space
- Your target listing date
Common questions
Will a buyer's lender use my pre-listing appraisal?
Usually not. Lenders generally order their own appraisal. Your report is still useful for pricing and for supporting the value if the lender's appraisal is challenged.
Should I make repairs before the inspection?
Tell us your plans. We can appraise the home as it is, or discuss options if work will be finished before you list.
Serving Southern NH & Northern MA
Based in Hudson, we cover Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Strafford Counties in New Hampshire, including Hudson, Nashua, Manchester, Salem and Windham, Londonderry, Derry, Merrimack, Bedford, Milford, Hooksett, Pelham, and Litchfield, plus nearby Essex and Middlesex County, Massachusetts markets such as Lowell, Dracut, and Tyngsborough, Methuen, and Haverhill. See the full service area.