Getting an appraisal from Westview Valuation before putting your Hennepin County home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is a must. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money 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 understand local real estate values.

While important, an appraisal is not about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses your home's market value.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

Quite a few MN 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, quickly and for top dollar, what you need is a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult difficult 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 asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Lower the chances of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate

People are surprised when they find out that the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So by taking the first step and investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they could have gotten originally. Others have an an overestimated opinion of their home's value, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a professional value opinion before listing

You might have an extremely experienced agent but it's definitely a good idea to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Westview Valuation comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive breakdown of your property and its features and give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but would like some information about the real estate market in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you still want assistance gathering local sales and property data. We can provide assistance for your real estate concerns with services especially tailored for customers with your real estate needs.

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

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our customers Just tell us your situation and we will make suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report formats that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer quite a few different of report types, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers without a lot of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from Westview Valuation: Documents we deliver are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion regarding your appraisal, once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!