Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Taylor Sturgis.

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

You could be thinking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Instead, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home. Technically, something is only going to sell for the price another person is offering to give you.

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

Going to sell your home yourself?

More and more Texas homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, what you need is a qualified appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a sound 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
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
  • Decrease the possibility of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through
It can be surprising to people to discover their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have originally banked. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated impression of their home's value, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Fort Worth

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to get an unbiased second opinion of your home's value before finalizing a listing contract. Taylor Sturgis can help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a precise summarizing of your home's characteristics and a detailed breakdown of the the latest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Someone to ask for for local real estate knowledge

Not sure if you need an entire appraisal but are looking for information about how Taylor real estate is doing in your area? We offer services designed for the needs of consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

After you order an appraisal report through us, you can expect....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We tailor information to the needs of our customers. We'll be delighted to give you suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Quick turnaround for appraisals: Usually in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Consulting and appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer quite a few different report types and are familiar at providing appraisals to clients without a lot of the industry jargon and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
  • Prompt reply to follow-up questions: Reports we create are clearly written, simple to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion concerning your appraisal after you've read through the report, we encourage you to email or call us!