Whether you purchased a property several decades ago or picked it up more recently as an investment, you always want to get the highest price possible when it’s time to sell. Residential and commercial property values are often heavily influenced by the market and other things you can’t directly control, but there are several easy things you can do on your own to ensure a smooth appraisal. Our team at Ferstl Valuation Services has been offering trusted real estate appraisals in Little Rock since 1967, and we’re just a phone call away when you have any questions or would like to schedule real estate consulting services or a professional appraisal.
We’re proud to be Arkansas’ largest full-service real estate appraiser and take great pride in offering reliable and trustworthy certified commercial and residential real estate appraisals. We’re also Arkansas-licensed attorneys and can assist you with trial preparation and expert witness testimony in eminent domain cases and property disputes. An accurate real estate appraisal is an objective valuation utilized to establish the fair market value of a property, and we can provide reliable and accurate property appraisals for any residential or commercial need. Here are a few easy steps to expedite the appraisal process and maximize the potential resale value of your home or commercial property:
Review prior appraisals-Your first step is to examine the most recent appraisals for any documented health or safety violations. They’ll certainly come up again if they weren’t already resolved, so be sure to schedule any necessary repairs before the appraiser arrives.
Renovate wisely-Seasoned property investors who are flush with cash might choose to make significant capital improvements in a sellers’ market, but you can get a lot of “bang for your buck” for the cost of a few cans of paint and a few weekends’ worth of elbow grease.
Prepare for the appraiser’s arrival-You won’t need to stage the property until it’s on the market, but you should deep clean the property and stay current on all the yardwork until it sells. Be sure to maintain a list of home improvements with receipts or invoices and gather required documentation in advance, including the last sales price and recent land surveys.
For more information about real estate appraisal services in Little Rock, contact us online or at 501-313-0641.
