Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Shafer Appraisal.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand the nuances of their local real estate market.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Instead, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home. A home is only worth the price another person is offering to pay.


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Going to sell your home yourself?

An increasing amount of Oklahoma 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 for the best price, you need a qualified appraiser. You need 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 to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Give you an advantage while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
Call attention to any issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
Help decrease the possibility of hidden problems that cause sales to backslide

People are surprised to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion of their home's value, 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, which means no offers and no closing, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while your house waits for a buyer.

Pre-listing appraisals in Oklahoma City

You might have a very talented agent, but it's in your best interest to get an analysis of your home's value before finalizing a listing contract. Let Shafer Appraisal help. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. You and your agent will get a comprehensive description of your property and its features and give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need assistance analyzing local property and sales data, we offer services tailored especially for consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

If you're wondering what you'll be getting from us when ordering an appraisal just take a look....

Fast response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our customers. Just explain your situation, and we will give you suggestions.
Quick turnaround time: Normally one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer many different report types and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to clients without a lot of the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to read it.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick response from Shafer Appraisal: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions about your appraisal once you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!