Getting an appraisal from Appraisal Associates of Lancaster, Inc. before putting your Lancaster 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 in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to fully grasp 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 for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. Something is only worth the price another person is offering to pay.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Selling on your own?

An increasing amount of Pennsylvania homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, you need a expert appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult 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 sound asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Help decrease the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to flop
People are surprised when they find out the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an inflated assessment of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave them the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Lancaster County

You may have a very experienced agent, but it's in your best interest to get an analysis of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Appraisal Associates of Lancaster, Inc. can help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a definitive description of your home's characteristics and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Appraisal Associates of Lancaster, Inc. is available for general consulting

If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require some help collecting local property and sales data, we can be a resource for your real estate concerns with services especially tailored for customers with your real estate needs.

When you order an appraisal report through Appraisal Associates of Lancaster, Inc., expect the following....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to offer suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Swift turnaround time: Normally in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Appraisal and consulting report presentations that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer many different report types and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
  • Prompt to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion concerning your appraisal after you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!