Putting a house on the market in or near District Of Columbia County? Contact O.N.C.E. Appraisals, LLC. and make sure you're setting the price right.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to get a handle on their local real estate market.

This isn't a discussion of the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Instead, the appraisal measures your home's market value.

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

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

More and more DC 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, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, it's very difficult to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

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

  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of hidden problems that cause sales to flop

It can be surprising to people when they find out their home's value is higher than they first thought. So investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they could have gotten originally. Others have an an inflated 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 rather than waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Washington

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Let O.N.C.E. Appraisals, LLC. help. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a complete breakdown of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

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

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but are looking for information about the real estate market in your area? You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need assistance collecting local property and sales data. We can provide assistance for your real estate quandaries with services especially designed for clients with your real estate needs.

Here's what to expect when you order an appraisal through us....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your individual appraisal need. We'll be delighted to give you suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Swift turnarounds on appraisals: Typically one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide quite a few different of types of reports, and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from O.N.C.E. Appraisals, LLC.: Documents we deliver are written in plain English, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal, once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!