Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Orrell Associates, Inc..

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, a professional appraisal is a must. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays you 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 real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Rather, the appraisal measures your home's market value. After all, a home is only going to sell for the price another person is offering to pay.


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Going to sell your home yourself?

An increasing amount of North Carolina 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 objective opinions, and we understand that it's hard to be objective about your 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 sensible selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Be a very useful negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
Call attention to any issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
Lower the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to flop

It can be surprising to people when they find out that the value of their home is higher than they originally thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they thought they would get. Others have an an exaggerated assessment when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than waiting on the market for months. Selling too high 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 County

You might have a highly talented 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 contract. Orrell Associates, Inc. can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a detailed breakdown for the unique features of your property and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

Maybe you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need assistance collecting local sales and property data. We offer services designed for the needs of clients like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

If your wondering what you can expect from Orrell Associates, Inc. when ordering an appraisal just take a look....

Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with information tailored for your individual appraisal need. We'll be delighted to offer suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
Swift turnarounds on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on a lot of assignments, and we've learned that in the business of real estate consulting and appraising there isn't a typical or standard, "boiler place" report. We provide 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 so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to read it.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast follow-up from Orrell Associates, Inc.: 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 governs the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion regarding your appraisal once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!