Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Erin Elkins Appraisals.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is a must. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

More and more LA homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, what you need is a skilled appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, it's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a astute selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Make you aware of issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Lower the odds of unknown problems that cause sales to flop

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So investing in an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they originally expected. Others have an an inflated opinion of their home's value, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts 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 Pine Prairie

Even if you're working with an extremely talented agent, it's definitely a good idea to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Erin Elkins Appraisals can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a detailed description for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Erin Elkins Appraisals also offer general consulting

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but would like some information about the real estate market in your area? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance gathering local sales and property data. We have services tailored for the needs of clients like you to help with your real estate decisions.

When you order an appraisal report through , expect the following....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will give you personalized information for your individual appraisal need. Just let us know your situation and provide suggestions.
  • Swift turnarounds on appraisals: Typically one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we know that when providing real estateconsulting and appraising there is no typical or standard, "cookie cutter" report. 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 in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from Erin Elkins Appraisals: Our reports are written in plain English, simple to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion regarding your appraisal, once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!