Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Johnson Appraisal.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is a must. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Appraisals are valuable tools for homeowners selling without an agent

An increasing amount of CA homeowners are deciding 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 the best price, you need a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very difficult 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.

In addition to helping you set a astute selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge 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 overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Lower the chances of unidentified problems that cause sales to flop

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home allowing them to quickly sell it instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a professional value opinion before listing

Even if you have with the most experienced agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an unbiased second opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Johnson Appraisal can help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's characteristics and a detailed analysis of the newest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

We also provide general consulting

Have you decided against an entire appraisal but still need some information about the health of your area's real estate? Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you'd still like assistance analyzing local property and sales data. We have services tailored especially for customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you place an order for an appraisal through us....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our customers We'll be thrilled to offer suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Swift turnaround time: Normally one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements 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 have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to clients without a lot of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick follow-up from Johnson Appraisal: 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 inquiries about your appraisal, once you've read through the report, we suggest that you email or call us!