Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from A.C. Read Appraisal Service.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, an appraisal is a step in the right direction. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to get a handle on local real estate values.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want for it. You see, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home. Something is only worth what another person is willing to pay.

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Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

An increasing amount of Pennsylvania homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, what you need is a expert appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, 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 tell 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 so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to go up in smoke
People are surprised to discover their home's value is higher than they first thought. So investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated assessment of the value of their home, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, which means no offers and no closing, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while you're in Real Estate "limbo".

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

Even if you have the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to have an unbiased second opinion of your home's value before signing a listing agreement. Let A.C. Read Appraisal Service help. An appraisal can be invaluable in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive breakdown of 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.

Someone to ask for for local real estate knowledge

If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you'd still like some help analyzing local sales and property data, we have services tailored especially for customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what you can expect when you order an appraisal through us...

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a immediate response: We will provide you with information tailored for your individual appraisal need. Just tell us your situation, and we will make 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 offer a lot of different 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.
  • Quick to follow-up questions: Reports we create are clearly written, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion about your appraisal once you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!