Putting a house on the market in or near Platte County? Contact MacDonnell Appraisals and make sure you're setting the price right.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to fully grasp local real estate values.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Instead, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home.

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

Appraisals are valuable tools for homeowners selling without an agent

An increasing amount of MO homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, and we understand that it's hard 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 will getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Give you an advantage while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Lower the odds of unidentified problems that cause sales to flop

It can be surprising to people to discover their home's value is much more than they thought. So by taking the first step and investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have gotten originally. Others have an an inflated opinion of the value of their home, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of waiting on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

We also help agents price homes in Platte County

You might have an extremely skilled agent but it's definitely a good idea to get of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Let MacDonnell Appraisals help. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive description for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Platte City Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

Have you decided against a full appraisal but would like some information about how real estate is doing in your area? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance collecting local property and sales data. We can help solve your real estate quandaries with services especially tailored for consumers with your real estate needs.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you order an appraisal through us....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your individual appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to provide suggestions, just let us know what your situation is
  • Quick turnarounds on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we understand that in the business of real estateconsulting and appraising there isn't a typical or standard, "generic" assignment. We provide a variety of report types, and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Prompt reply to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are written in plain English, easy to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion regarding your appraisal, once you've read the report, we suggest that you email or call us!