Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Carden Appraisals.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to fully grasp local real estate values.

You could be thinking about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. You see, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. Technically, something is only worth the price another person is willing to pay.

Contact us for any questions regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Going to sell your home yourself?

An increasing amount of Alabama homeowners are making the decision to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard to be objective about 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 can getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Be a very beneficial negotiating tool while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Decrease the odds of unknown problems that cause sales to backslide
Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is a great deal more than they thought. So investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than gathering dust on the market for months. Asking too much for a home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Huntsville

You may have a highly experienced agent, but it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Let Carden Appraisals help. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. You and your agent will get a detailed description of your property and its features which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Madison County Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require some help analyzing local property and sales data, we offer services designed especially for consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what to expect when you order an appraisal through us...

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with information tailored for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to give you suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Quick turnaround for appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Appraisal and consulting report presentations that suit YOUR needs: We've done lots of assignments, and we know that in the business of real estate consulting and appraising, there is no typical or standard "cookie cutter" assignment. We provide a variety of types of reports and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with the general public in mind.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast response from Carden Appraisals: Reports we create are written in plain English, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion about your appraisal once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!