Getting an appraisal from John F. Norman before putting your Souderton home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays you 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 the nuances of their local real estate market.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market.

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

For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of PA 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, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard 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.

In addition to helping you set a astute asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Lower the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to backslide

People are surprised when they find out their home's value is much more than they thought. So investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have gotten originally. Others have an an overestimated assessment 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 in order for it to sell quickly instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Pre-listing appraisals in Montgomery County

You may have a highly talented agent but it's in your best interest to have an unbiased second opinion of your home's value to signing a listing agreement. Let John F. Norman help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's characteristics and a detailed breakdown of the newest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Consulting services for Montgomery County Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

Not wanting to get an entire appraisal but still need some information about the health of your area's real estate? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you'd still like assistance analyzing local sales and property data. We have services designed for the needs of customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

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

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our customers Just explain your situation and give you suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround time: Usually one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide quite a few different of report types, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients sans the 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 John F. Norman: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are written in plain English, simple to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion regarding your appraisal, once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!