Getting an appraisal from Fairway Appraisal Services before putting your Waukesha County 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 pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult 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'd like to get for it. You see, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. At the end of the day, your house is only going to sell for what another person is offering to pay.

Contact us for any questions regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Selling on your own?

More and more Wisconsin 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, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, what you need is a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, it's very difficult 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.

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Lower the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to fall through
People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is more than they originally believed. So investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they could have originally netted. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated opinion when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal gave them the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Waukesha County

You may have a very skilled agent, but it's in your best interest to get an unbiased second opinion of your home's value before finalizing a listing contract. And that's where Fairway Appraisal Services comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a complete breakdown of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

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

Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require assistance analyzing local sales and property data. We have services designed for the needs of consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

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

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a fast response: We tailor information to the needs of our customers. Just explain your situation, and we will provide suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Usually in a week's time or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on many of assignments, and we understand that in the practice of real estate appraising, there is no typical or standard "boiler place" report. We offer many different types of reports and have know how at providing appraisals to clients sans the industry jargon and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick response from Fairway Appraisal Services: When we create reports, we make sure they are written in plain English, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal once you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!