Getting an appraisal from Newton & Associates before putting your Valparaiso home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional 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 a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand local real estate values.

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

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

Appraisals are valuable tools for families selling without an agent

Quite a few IN homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and for top dollar, you need a expert appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult difficult to take an objective look at 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.

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very useful negotiating tool while speaking with 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 get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Prevent the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to go up in smoke

It can be surprising to people to discover their home's value is higher than they first thought. So by taking the first step and investing in an appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated assessment of the value of their home, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

We also help agents price homes in Porter County

You might have an extremely talented agent but it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Let Newton & Associates help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have a precise description of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the latest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Newton & Associates also offer general consulting

Not wanting to get an entire appraisal but still need some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require some help collecting local property and sales data. We have services tailored especially for customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

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

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your individual appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and provide suggestions.
  • Swift turnarounds on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • 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 report types, and are familiar at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Fast reply to follow-up questions: Reports we write are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries about your appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!