Selling your home in or near Buncombe County? Contact Oxford Home Valuations and make sure you're setting the price right.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of their local real estate market.

This isn't a discussion of the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market.

Contact us for information regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

Quite a few NC homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, you need a qualified appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult 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.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a sensible asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Give you an advantage while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Alert you of issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Decrease the possibility of unknown problems that cause sales to deteriorate

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So by taking the first step and investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, 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 the most experienced agent, it's definitely a good idea to have of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Oxford Home Valuations comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a detailed breakdown for your property and its features 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.

Sometimes it's useful to have a general resource for local real estate knowledge

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but would like some information about the health of your area's real estate? You might feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you need some help gathering local sales and property data. We have services designed especially for customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what to expect when you order an appraisal through ....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with information tailored for your particular appraisal need. Just explain your situation and we will make suggestions.
  • Fast turnarounds for appraisals: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements 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 have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Fast reply to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries about your appraisal, once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!