Selling your home in or near Grand Traverse County? Contact Reamer Appraisals Inc. and make sure you're setting the price right.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth every penny in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Instead, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home. Technically, something is only going to sell for the price another person is willing to pay.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Selling yourself instead of using a real estate agent and need help with pricing?

Quite a few Michigan homeowners are choosing 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, quickly and for the best price, you need a expert appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard to take an objective look at 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 sound asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Decrease the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to flop
Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that their home's value is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and investing in an appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an inflated impression of their home's value, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Traverse City

Even if you have a very skillful agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an analysis of your home's value before signing a listing agreement. And that's where Reamer Appraisals Inc. comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive breakdown of your property and its features and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

Reamer Appraisals Inc. offers general consulting

Possibly you've already decided you don't need to go as far as getting a full appraisal but are looking for information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? We offer services tailored especially for consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

Here's what to expect when you order an appraisal from Reamer Appraisals Inc....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you information tailored for your individual appraisal need. Just tell us your situation, and we will offer you suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer a variety of report types and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers without a lot of the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt response from Reamer Appraisals Inc.: Documents we deliver are clearly written, simple to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions regarding your appraisal after you've read through the report, we encourage you to email or call us!