Putting a house on the market in or near New Hanover County? Contact Coastal Appraisers 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 a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand real estate market forces.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Instead, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value.

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

Going to sell your home yourself?

More and more NC homeowners are making the decision 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 to get the most you can, what you need is a qualified appraiser. The best thing to have is objective opinions, it's very hard 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 realistic selling 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
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help prevent the odds of unknown problems that cause sales to backslide

Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out their home's value is more than they originally believed. So by taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they expected they would get. Others have an an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home allowing them to quickly sell it instead of sitting on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in New Hanover County

Even if you have with an extremely talented agent, it's in your best interest to get of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Coastal Appraisers comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. 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 the latest comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Wilmington Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

Don't need a full appraisal but would like some information about how real estate is doing in your area? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you'd still like some help analyzing local sales and property data. We offer services designed for the needs of consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

After you order an appraisal report from us, expect the following....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our clients Just explain your situation and give you suggestions.
  • Swift turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide a lot of different of report types, and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to clients sans the in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Quick response to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal, once you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!