Getting an appraisal from Southern Missouri Appraisal Service before putting your Poplar Bluff home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money 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 real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Instead, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on how much your home will bring on the open market.

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

For Sale By Owner?

More and more MO 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, you need a skilled appraiser. You need objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

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

  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Prevent the odds of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through

Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that the value of their home is higher than they first thought. So spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal 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. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Butler County

Even if you're working with a very skilled agent, it's in your best interest to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Southern Missouri Appraisal Service can help. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a complete description for your property and its features which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Serving Poplar Bluff with the highest quality real estate consulting services

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you'd still like some help gathering local sales and property data. We have services tailored especially for customers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

When you order an appraisal report from , you can expect....

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our customers We'll be more then happy to give you suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Swift turnarounds for appraisals: Normally one week 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 formats to suit YOUR needs: We've preformed a lot of assignments, and we've learned that in the business of real estateconsulting and appraising there is no typical or standard, "cookie cutter" report. We offer a variety of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients without so much of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick follow-up from Southern Missouri Appraisal Service: Reports we create are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions regarding your appraisal, once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!