Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Kent & Associates Appraisal.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, an appraisal is a must. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

You could be thinking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. You see, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. Something is only worth the price another person is willing to give you.


	Contact us for information regarding the specific services for home sellers we offer.

Appraisals are valuable tools for people selling without an agent

Quite a few Washington homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, you need a expert appraiser. You need an objective opinion, it can be very hard to take an objective look at your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you 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:

Give you an advantage while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Call attention to any issues and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
Lower the chances of unidentified problems that cause sales to go up in smoke

It can be surprising to people when they find out that 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 thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated impression of their home's value, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - 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.

Pre-listing appraisals in Snohomish County

You may have a highly skilled agent, but it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing contract. And that's where Kent & Associates Appraisal comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a detailed description for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

We also provide general consulting

If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want some help collecting local property and sales data, we can help solve your real estate dilemmas with services especially tailored for clients with your real estate needs.

If you're wondering what you can expect from us when you order an appraisal just take a look....

Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. Just explain your situation, and we will offer you suggestions.
Quick turnaround time: Usually 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 formats that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide many different report types and are experienced 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.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick response from Kent & Associates Appraisal: Documents we deliver are written in plain English, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion concerning your appraisal once you've read the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!