Getting an appraisal from Stouffers Appraisal Service before putting your Greene County home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to understand real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. At the end of the day, your house is only worth what another person is offering to give you.

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

Appraisals are valuable tools for people selling without an agent

More and more Missouri 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, what you need is a expert appraiser. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, it's very difficult 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 can getting a professional appraisal help you set a sensible selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Be a very helpful bargaining tool when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help prevent the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to flop
People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is a great deal more than they thought. So taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they originally thought. Others have an an inflated opinion of the value of their home, and by getting an appraisal it gave them the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than sitting on the market for months. Asking too much for a home causes buyers to back off, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while you're in Real Estate "limbo".

Pre-listing appraisals in Springfield

You might have an extremely experienced agent, but it's in your best interest to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing contract. And that's where Stouffers Appraisal Service comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive breakdown for your property and its features which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

We also provide general consulting

You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require some help analyzing local sales and property data. We have services designed especially for consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

After you order an appraisal report from us, expect the following....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We personalize information to the needs of our customers. Just tell us your situation, and we will offer you suggestions.
  • Swift turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll 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: We've done a lot of assignments, and we understand that when providing real estate appraising, it's naive to think there's a typical or standard "generic" report. We offer a variety of report types and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt response from Stouffers Appraisal Service: Our reports are written in plain English, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries concerning your appraisal once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!