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Getting an appraisal from Galloway Appraisal before putting your Jefferson 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's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to understand their local real estate market.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Rather, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home.

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

Going to sell your home yourself?

More and more KY 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 skilled appraiser. You need objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard to take an objective look at 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 selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Prevent the chances of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through

People are surprised to discover their home's value is higher than they first thought. So by taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they originally expected. Others have an an overestimated opinion when they put a value on their home, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than sitting on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Jefferson County

Even if you're working with a very skillful agent, it's definitely a good idea to have of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Galloway Appraisal comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a detailed description 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 the latest comparable properties in the area.

We also offer general consulting

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but are looking for information about the health of your area's real estate? Maybe you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need some help gathering local property and sales data. We can provide assistance for your real estate decisions with services especially tailored for clients with your real estate needs.

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

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you information tailored for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to provide suggestions, just let us know what your situation is
  • Swift turnaround time: Usually one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report formats that suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer quite a few different of types of reports, and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers without a lot of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Fast response to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, simple to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions about your appraisal, after you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!