Getting an appraisal from Behrens Appraisal Services before putting your Council Blfs home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand their local real estate market.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Rather, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market. Technically, something is only worth the price another person is offering to pay.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

More and more Iowa 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 skilled appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult hard to take an objective look at 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.

In addition to helping you set a sensible asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Call attention to any problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
  • Lower the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide
People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is higher than they first thought. So spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated opinion of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave them the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

You may have an extremely experienced agent, but it's definitely a good idea to have an objective third-party's opinion of your home's value before signing a listing agreement. Behrens Appraisal Services can help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a definitive writeup of your home's characteristics and a detailed breakdown of the the latest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Serving Iowa with the greatest real estate consulting services

Possibly you've already decided you don't need to go as far as getting a formal appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? We have services designed especially for customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

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

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your individual appraisal need. We'll be delighted to provide suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Swift turnaround time: Usually one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer a variety of types of reports and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers minus the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to read it.
  • Quick reply to follow-up questions: Documents we deliver are written in plain English, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions concerning your appraisal once you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!