Getting an appraisal from Lighthouse Appraisals before putting your La Coste home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Rather, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market.

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

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

More and more TX homeowners are making the decision to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and for the best price, you need a skilled appraiser. You need objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard to be objective about 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 can getting a professional appraisal help you set a sensible asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very useful negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Call attention to any problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide

People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is more than they originally believed. So investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated assessment when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

Even if you have with a very skilled agent, it's in your best interest to get an unbiased second opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Let Lighthouse Appraisals help. An appraisal can be invaluable in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a complete breakdown of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

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

Not sure if you need an entire appraisal but still need some information about the real estate market in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require some help analyzing local property and sales data. We can provide assistance for your real estate decisions with services especially tailored for consumers with your real estate needs.

When you order an appraisal report through us, expect the following....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to offer suggestions, just let us know what your situation is
  • Fast turnaround time: Usually one week 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 formats to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of report types, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers minus the so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Quick reply to follow-up questions: Documents we deliver are clearly written, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries about your appraisal, after you've read the report, we suggest that you email or call us!