Getting an appraisal from Waterstone Valuation Group before putting your Acworth home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, a professional appraisal is absolutely necessary. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to fully grasp local real estate values.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get out of it. You see, the appraisal measures your home's market value. Once you break it all down, at the end of the day, your house is only worth what another person is willing to give you.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

An increasing amount of Georgia homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, what you need is a professional appraisal. You need an objective opinion, it's 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 sensible selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Prevent the possibility of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through
It can be surprising to people when they find out that the value of their home is higher than they originally thought. So investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have originally banked. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated impression of their home's value, and by getting an appraisal it gave them the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price for their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than waiting on the market for months. Asking too much for a home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Cobb County

You might have a very experienced agent, but it's definitely a good idea to have an analysis of value prior to signing a listing contract. Waterstone Valuation Group can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a detailed breakdown for your property and its features which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

Serving Georgia with the highest quality real estate consulting services

If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want some help collecting local sales and property data, we can be a resource for your real estate concerns with services especially designed for consumers with your real estate needs.

When you order an appraisal report through Waterstone Valuation Group, expect the following....

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a immediate response: We will give you information tailored for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation, and we will provide suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround time: Normally one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Appraisal and consulting report presentations to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer quite a few different report types and have know how at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
  • Fast to follow-up questions: Documents we deliver are written in plain English, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries concerning your appraisal after you've read through the report, we encourage you to email or call us!