Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from S. Craig Watkins.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to get a handle on local real estate values.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value.

Contact us for information regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Going to sell your home yourself?

An increasing amount of GA homeowners are making the decision 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 the best price, what you need is a professional appraisal. You need objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult difficult to be objective about 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.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a sensible selling price to attract more potential 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 interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Call attention to any issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Lower the possibility of unidentified problems that cause sales to go up in smoke

People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is more than they originally believed. So by taking the first step and investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they expected they would get. Others have an an exaggerated impression of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

We also help agents price homes in Hall County

You may have a very experienced agent but it's in your best interest to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. S. Craig Watkins can help. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. You and agent will get a comprehensive breakdown of your property and its features and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for GA Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

Don't need a full appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you still want assistance analyzing local property and sales data. We can be a resource for your real estate decisions with services especially designed for consumers with your real estate needs.

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

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our clients We'll be delighted to provide suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Fast turnaround time: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer many different of report types, and are well seasoned at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from S. Craig Watkins: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, easy to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions dealing your appraisal, after you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!