How does being an appraiser help me as a Realtor?

A big part of being a real estate agent is knowing your market and paying attention as it fluctuates. It is crucial to help clients understand what they can expect to sell their home for or what a buyer can expect to pay.  Buyers don’t want to overpay, and sellers don’t want to sit on the market with an overpriced home or possibly list too low.  This comes down to valuation and understanding what determines price.  It is a complex process that isolates a market and zones in on the details of an individual property. There are no generalizes or shortcuts when it comes to comparing homes to one another.  Having an idea of what a price per square foot in an area is not a reliable number by itself. It doesn’t take into account the land, outbuildings or what is unique to the home.  I will not take shortcuts when it comes to giving you my judgement of value.

It’s also important to realize markets never hold still and you want a realtor that examines that data on a daily basis. On a national level there are factors that impact the county as a whole but that will never tell the whole story for your specific address.  I will dive into the particulars of your home or the home you want to purchase and provide details that effect that singular transaction. My goal is to ensure you are getting the most for your money.  I will gather from you everything I need to know about your home and support my findings with current data and analysis.  I honestly wouldn’t feel comfortable pricing a home any other way.  It will always come down to what someone is willing to pay but establishing confidence with a supported number is a good way to start.

Disclaimer- While working as your real estate agent my price evaluation of your home should not be considered an appraisal and I will not represent it as such.