The appraised value of a property is a professional estimate of a property’s market value. It’s based on the recent sales of similar properties, square footage, location, construction quality, and more. An appraisal varies in cost depending on the price and size of the home. Most lenders require appraisals as part of the loan application process.
But don’t confuse the appraisal with market value. The appraised value is a certified appraiser’s opinion of the worth of a home at a given point in time. And it should give you a pretty good idea what your home will sell for. Ultimately, though, your home’s market value is the price a buyer is willing to pay for it. Having your home professionally appraised before putting it on the market will help you and your Texas REALTOR® determine a fair asking price. There are other methods of determining the value of your home, including a comparative market analysis (CMA). A CMA compiles information and sales prices from homes similar to yours from your neighborhood that have sold recently. Many Realtors perform CMAs for clients and potential buyers.
Whether you rely on a CMA, an appraisal, or both, you will be able to price your home according to objective measures rather than a gut feeling or a number plucked from the air.
Neuhaus Realty Group Austin, TX
About Ed Neuhaus
Broker and founder of Neuhaus Realty Group. I started working in real estate as soon as I could push a lawnmower and help clean up investment properties for my parents. Investing in real estate has always been a passion and now I have turned that passion into a way to help others. Buying and selling homes for others is just one way I think I can make the world better. No sales pressure, no gimmicks, just an honest work ethic gets the job done. Let me know how I can help you. Give me a call today at 512.366.3720
