Getting an appraisal from Maurice J Walsh & Sons Real Estate Appraisals, Inc before putting your Hartford County home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is a step in the right direction. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to get a handle on their local real estate market.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value. After all, a home is only going to sell for what another person is going to pay.

Contact us for details regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Selling on your own?

An increasing amount of Connecticut homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, what you need is a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, and we understand that it's difficult 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.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to backslide
It can be surprising to people when they find out the value of their home is higher than they first thought. So investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have gotten originally. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated assessment when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while getting nothing done.

Pre-listing appraisals in Hartford County

You might have a very talented agent, but it's definitely a good idea to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing contract. Maurice J Walsh & Sons Real Estate Appraisals, Inc can help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's characteristics and a detailed breakdown of the the latest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Consulting services for Connecticut Sellers: Keep a local expert at your disposal

You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need assistance analyzing local sales and property data. We can provide assistance for your real estate concerns with services especially designed for clients with your real estate needs.

When you order an appraisal report through Maurice J Walsh & Sons Real Estate Appraisals, Inc, you can expect....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will give you information tailored for your individual appraisal need. Just explain your situation, and we will give you suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Normally in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a lot of different of report types, and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from Maurice J Walsh & Sons Real Estate Appraisals, Inc: Reports we create are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion regarding your appraisal once you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!