Putting a house on the market in or near Saint Tammany County? Contact Residential Appraisal Resource and make sure you're setting the price right.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to understand real estate market forces.

You, as a homeowner, might be thinking about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. A home is only worth what another person is going to pay.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of Louisiana 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, what you need is a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult hard to take an objective look at 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.

In addition to helping you set a realistic asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Alert you of issues and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help prevent the chances of unknown problems that cause sales to flop
Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that the value of their home is quite a bit more than they thought. So investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion of their home's value, and an appraisal gave them the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than sitting on the market for months. Asking too much for a home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while your house waits for a buyer.

Pre-listing appraisals in Saint Tammany County

You may have an extremely experienced agent, but it's in your best interest to have an analysis of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Residential Appraisal Resource comes in. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's characteristics and a detailed analysis of the the newest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Residential Appraisal Resource is available for general consulting

You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require assistance gathering local sales and property data. We offer services designed especially for consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

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

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our clients. Just tell us your situation, and we will give you suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations that suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide a variety of report types and are skillful at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with the general public in mind.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast response from Residential Appraisal Resource: Reports we write are written in plain English, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions concerning your appraisal once you've read the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!