Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Howard Goldstein and Associates.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth every penny in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand real estate market forces.

You, as a homeowner, might be focused on how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. You see, an appraisal assesses your home's market value. At the end of the day, your house is only going to sell for the price another person is going to give you.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Appraisals are valuable tools for families selling without an agent

Quite a few California homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, you need a qualified appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, and we understand that it's difficult 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 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 negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help decrease the chances of unidentified problems that cause sales to go up in smoke
People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is higher than they first thought. So spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have originally netted. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated opinion when they put a value on their home, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than sitting on the market for months. Asking too much for a home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while you're in Real Estate "limbo".

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

You might have an extremely experienced agent, but it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of your home's value before signing a listing agreement. Let Howard Goldstein and Associates help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate summarizing of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the the latest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Serving California with the highest quality real estate consulting services

You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require some help collecting local sales and property data. We offer services tailored for the needs of customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what to expect when you place an order for an appraisal through Howard Goldstein and Associates...

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a fast response: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to provide suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Swift turnaround time: Normally in a week's time or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer a variety of types of reports and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with the general public in mind.
  • Quick to follow-up questions: When we write reports, 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 regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion concerning your appraisal after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!