Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from CALI Real Estate Appraisals.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract interested buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

In today's evolving market, using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a sharp listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to list your property, then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes a list of sales in your local area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a logical move.

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign a Listing Agreement.

That's where CALI Real Estate Appraisals comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A knowledgeable appraisal from CALI Real Estate Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

CALI Real Estate Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from CALI Real Estate Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. A professional appraisal from CALI Real Estate Appraisals helps you make the smartest decisions on investing in their house and deciding on a fair sale price.