Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Pitcher & Associates, LLC.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

You, as a homeowner, might be focused on how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Instead, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home. Once you break it all down, at the end of the day, your house is only going to sell for what another person is offering to give you.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Selling yourself instead of using a real estate agent and need help with pricing?

An increasing amount of Alabama 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 for the best price, you need a qualified appraiser. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard to take an objective look at 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 will getting a professional appraisal help you set a sound selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Decrease the possibility of hidden problems that cause sales to deteriorate
People are surprised to discover their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So taking the first step and investing in an appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion of the value of their home, and by getting an appraisal it gave them the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Houston County

You may have a very skillful agent, but it's definitely a good idea to have an analysis of your home's value before signing a listing agreement. Pitcher & Associates, LLC 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 the newest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Serving Alabama with unmatched real estate consulting services

Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want some help collecting local sales and property data. We can provide assistance for your real estate decisions with services especially tailored for clients with your real estate needs.

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

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our clients. Just let us know your situation, and we will offer you suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround time: Normally one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Consulting and appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: We've done a large amount of assignments, and we know that when providing real estate consulting and appraising, there is no typical or standard "cookie cutter" assignment. We provide many different report types and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to clients minus the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
  • Fast to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries about your appraisal once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!