Listing at the right price is crucial and a professional appraisal from Carmouche Appraisal Services will ensure you get it right!

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely use a licensed appraiser to get a true listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your property?
More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays comparable sales in your area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market, this is a vital step.

But even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

Selling yourself instead of using a real estate agent and need help with pricing?
Quite a few Louisiana homeowners are making the decision to sell their homes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal.

We're experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your home will charm potential buyers. A skillful appraisal from Carmouche Appraisal Services can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress buyers
Alert you of problems and get rid of any overlooked repair issues that may delay a closing
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal effect. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

Carmouche Appraisal Services will step in and help make these decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent will. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. A professional appraisal from Carmouche Appraisal Services will help homeowners like you make the decisions when it comes to investing in their home and settling on a fair sale price.