Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Fahrnkopf Appraisal.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to get a handle on real estate market forces.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Instead, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home.

Contact us for any questions regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Appraisals are valuable tools for people selling without an agent

An increasing amount of CA homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, you need a skilled appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, it can be very difficult to take an objective look at 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.

In addition to helping you set a realistic asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help prevent the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate

It can be surprising to people when they find out that the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated assessment when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than sitting on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts 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 Alameda County

You may have a very experienced agent but it's in your best interest to get of your home's value to finalizing a listing agreement. Fahrnkopf Appraisal can help. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. You and agent will get a comprehensive description of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

Fahrnkopf Appraisal also provide general consulting

Don't need an entire appraisal but still need some information about how real estate is doing in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you'd still like assistance gathering local sales and property data. We have services tailored especially for customers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

If your curious what to expect from when ordering an appraisal just take a look....

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our customers Just tell us your situation and provide suggestions.
  • Swift turnarounds on appraisals: Normally in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of report types, and are experts at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Quick to follow-up questions: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, simple to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal, after you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!