Putting a house on the market in or near Jefferson County? Contact Abell Appraisal Services, Inc. and make sure you're setting the price right.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to understand real estate market forces.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. You see, the appraisal measures your home's market value. At the end of the day, your house is only worth what another person is willing to pay.

Contact us for any questions regarding the specific services we offer for home sellers.

Selling yourself instead of using a real estate agent and need help with pricing?

Quite a few Kentucky 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 for top dollar, what you need is a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard to be objective about 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 sensible asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Alert you of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Decrease the odds of unknown problems that cause sales to deteriorate
Folks are sometimes surprised to discover the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So investing in an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they could have originally netted. Others have an an overestimated impression of the value of their home, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while you're in Real Estate "limbo".

Pre-listing appraisals in Louisville

Even if you have a very skillful agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing contract. And that's where Abell Appraisal Services, Inc. comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a detailed description for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Sometimes it's useful to have a general resource for local real estate knowledge

If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want some help analyzing local sales and property data, we offer services tailored for the needs of consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what to expect when you place an order for an appraisal through us...

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our customers. Just explain your situation, and we will offer you suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround time: Typically in a week's time or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we know that when it comes to real estate appraising, there isn't a typical or standard "generic" report. We provide many different types of reports and are experienced at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to digest format with consumers in mind.
  • Quick response to follow-up questions: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, simple to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion concerning your appraisal after you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!