Getting an appraisal from Michael Smith Appraisals, Inc before putting your Floyd County home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Rather, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home. Something is only going to sell for what another person is going to pay.


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

More and more Georgia homeowners are choosing 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 to get the most you can, what you need is a skilled appraiser. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, it's very hard 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.

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

Allow you to have the edge while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
Alert you of issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
Help lower the possibility of unidentified problems that cause sales to flop

Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out the value of their home is quite a bit more than they thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion of the value of their home, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Floyd County

Even if you're working with an extremely talented agent, it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of your home's value before finalizing a listing agreement. Let Michael Smith Appraisals, Inc help. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a detailed breakdown for the unique features of your property and give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want some help analyzing local sales and property data. We have services designed for the needs of customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

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

We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a fast response: We will provide you with information tailored for your individual appraisal need. We'll be delighted to offer suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
Fast turnaround for appraisals: Typically in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we understand that in the business of real estate consulting and appraising, it's naive to think there's a typical or standard "generic" assignment. We offer a lot of different types of reports and have know how at providing appraisals to clients without a lot of the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick response from Michael Smith Appraisals, Inc: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are written in plain English, simple to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries concerning your appraisal once you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!