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Because of our background in mortgage lending, we understand and follow the exact USPAP Guidelines that appraisers adhere to when performing an official appraisal. This ensures that our assessment of value is always rock solid, and can be successfully defended in the event the appraisal comes in below our recommended price. We have a strong track record of successfully contesting low appraisals!
Unlike many of our competitors, we will not attempt to "buy your listing" by promising you an unrealistic price that an appraisal will not support. We REFUSE to suggest an unrealistically high price, just to win your business. Many of our competitors routinely engage in this practice, but we prefer to follow a philosophy of "shooting straight" with our clients, even if it means suggesting a slightly lower listing price than a competing agent may have. It does you no justice, for us to overprice your home and allow it to sit unsold, chasing an unrealistic number. Several studies by the National Association of Realtors, have shown that properly priced homes are far more likely to attract bidding wars, and ultimately attract competing offers that are backed in additional cash. Also, when buyers compete, it places the seller in a far greater position of leverage, and often results in buyers that are willing to accept the home As-Is, waiving their right to negotiate for repairs after their inspection!
When assessing your home we analyze several factors in addition to the comparable sales, to further ensure effective pricing of your property. These include reviewing interest rates, market seasonality, competing inventory, lot placement, views, deferred maintenance, and cosmetic updates in the home. Therefore we are highly confident when answering to the #1 question asked by home sellers: