Getting an appraisal from Sims Appraisal Company before putting your Knoxville home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays you 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 understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want to sell it for. You see, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home. After all, a home is only going to sell for the price another person is willing to give you.

Contact us for information regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

Quite a few Tennessee homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, what you need is a skilled appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult hard to take an objective look at 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.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate
Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out the value of their home is a great deal more than they thought. So spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they originally expected. Others have an an inflated assessment when they put a value on their home, and by getting an appraisal it gave them the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while getting nothing done.

Get a professional value opinion before listing

Even if you have a very skillful agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an analysis of your home's value before signing a listing contract. Let Sims Appraisal Company help. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. You and your agent will get a complete breakdown for 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.

Sims Appraisal Company is available for general consulting

Not wanting to get a formal appraisal but are looking for information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? We can help solve your real estate decisions with services especially tailored for customers with your real estate needs.

This is a little bit of what you can expect when you order an appraisal from Sims Appraisal Company ...

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a fast response: We will give you information tailored for your particular appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to offer suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Quick turnaround for appraisals: Normally one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Appraisal and consulting report presentations that suit YOUR needs: We've done quite a few of assignments, and we've learned that when it's real estate appraising, there isn't a typical or standard "cookie cutter" report. We offer many 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 digest format with the general public in mind.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick response from Sims Appraisal Company : Reports we create are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions about your appraisal once you've read the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!