Getting an appraisal from Carvalho & Associates Appraisal Corp before putting your home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is a must. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand real estate market forces.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want for it. You see, the appraisal measures your home's market value. After all, a home is only worth what another person is willing to give you.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

An increasing amount of Florida 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 top dollar, you need a professional appraisal. You need 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 will getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers 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
  • Help prevent the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to flop
Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that their home's value is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they could have originally banked. Others have an an inflated opinion of the value of their home, and an appraisal 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 or even years. 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 your Neighborhood

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to get an unbiased second opinion of your home's value before finalizing a listing contract. Carvalho & Associates Appraisal Corp can help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a precise summarizing of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the the latest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Consulting services for Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

Don't need a formal appraisal but would like some information about the status of your area's housing market? We have services tailored for the needs of consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

If you're wondering what to expect from Carvalho & Associates Appraisal Corp when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your individual appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to provide suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
  • Fast turnaround on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations that suit YOUR needs: We've preformed lots of assignments, and we know that when it comes to real estate consulting and appraising, there is no typical or standard "boiler place" assignment. We offer many different report types and have know how at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
  • Quick to follow-up questions: When we create reports, we make sure they are written in plain English, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!