Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from The August Group Inc..

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 house 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. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

In today's changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a fair listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to sell your house, more than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes competing sale homes in your area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

In our opinion, though, you should also get an appraisal from a licensed professional who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

And that's where The August Group Inc. comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so 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 "comps".

The August Group Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we can also:

Be an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you find an interested buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your home's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unknown dilemmas that cause negotiations to deteriorate
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and The August Group Inc. can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from The August Group Inc. is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from The August Group Inc.. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sale price, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.