If you are planning to sell your home, it can be a very wise decision to make a small investment in a professional appraisal. Unless you study real estate values on a day to day basis like we do at Tejas Appraisal Company, it's difficult for you to get a handle on real estate values here in the Texas Hill Country and in San Antonio.  We aren’t talking about how much you have invested in your home, how much you paid for it, or how much you want for it.  We’re talking about the true market value of your home, which could really pay off for you in the long run.

Selling Your Home "FSBO"
More and more homeowners today are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent.  Selling your home by this method can end up saving you a potential hefty commission (industry average is 5-7% of the home’s selling price).  Plus many FSBO sellers feel that they have more control in the process of selling their home since they are, in essence, making all the rules.  Selling your home on your own will require a significant amount of homework if you're going to do it right. One piece of advice that is consistently given by the experts in selling your home FSBO....do NOT overprice your home! It's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it.  A professional appraiser at Tejas Appraisal Company is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Pre-Listing Appraisal
If you’re working with a real estate agent to list your property, more than likely they will provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that lists selected sales in your area as one of the first steps in determining what to set as the listing price. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home’s time on the market.

Even if you're working with the most experienced real estate agent, it's probably in your best interest to have an objective, third-party opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement with your realtor.  Tejas Appraisal Company can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps."  In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, our appraisal can:

  • be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
  • impress buyers with written proof of your home’s condition inside and out
  • make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • decrease the chances of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through
  • eliminate the wait for the buyer or their mortgage company to get the appraisal done on their own

With an appraisal, you may be surprised when you find out that the market value of your home is much more than you thought, so investing in a professional appraisal can actually allow you to sell your home for more than you expect. Conversely, we sometimes find that our FSBO clients have an inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell.  An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts.

Consultation
Maybe you feel like you don't need an appraisal, but you'd still like some help gathering local property and sales data.  Our reports help you make informed decisions. We understand the complexities of selling a home and will do our best to make it easier for you by giving you a high quality, professional appraisal that you can depend on.

When you order an appraisal report from Tejas Appraisal Company, you can expect:

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry. We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and we will make suggestions. Quick turnaround time: typically one week or less from the date the request is received. If you choose to receive your appraisal or consulting report via the Internet, you'll receive it within minutes of its completion.
  • Appraisal and consulting reports formats to suit YOUR needs. When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer a variety of report types and delivery methods.
  • Quick response to follow-up questions. Our reports are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that govern the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us.