Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Carlson Agency LLC.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it's worth every penny in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to fully grasp real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get out of it. Instead, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home. After all, a home is only going to sell for what another person is willing to pay.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

More and more Arkansas 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 to get the most you can, what you need is a skilled appraiser. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, it can be very 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.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a sound asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Be a very helpful bargaining tool when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Decrease the odds of unidentified problems that cause sales to backslide
People are surprised when they find out that the value of their home is higher than they first thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they originally thought. Others have an an exaggerated impression 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 waiting 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 you're in Real Estate "limbo".

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

You may have a very skillful agent, but it's definitely a good idea to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Carlson Agency LLC can help. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a complete description of your property and its features and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

We also offer general consulting

Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you need assistance analyzing local property and sales data. We have services tailored especially for clients like you to help with your real estate decisions.

If you're curious what you can expect from us when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We personalize information to the needs of our customers. We'll be delighted to offer suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Quick turnaround on appraisals: Usually in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Appraisal and consulting report presentations that suit YOUR needs: We've done a lot of assignments, and we understand that in the business of real estate appraising, it's naive to think there's a typical or standard "boiler place" report. We offer quite a few different report types and have know how at providing appraisals to clients without a lot of the industry jargon and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
  • Quick to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions concerning your appraisal after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!