Putting a house on the market in or near Barbour County? Contact Hicks Appraisals and make sure you're setting the price right.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 a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to get a handle on local real estate values. We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Instead, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on how much your home will bring on the open market. ![]() Contact us for any questions regarding the specific services for home sellers we offer. For Sale By Owner?Quite a few WV homeowners are making the decision 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, quickly and for the best price, you need a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very difficult 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 astute asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So by taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated impression of their home's value, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it instead of gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done Pre-listing appraisals in Barbour CountyEven if you're working with an extremely talented agent, it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Let Hicks Appraisals help. An appraisal can be invaluable in this scenario. You and agent will get a complete description of the unique features of your property 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. Hicks Appraisals also provide general consultingDon't need a full appraisal but are looking for information about the health of your area's real estate? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require assistance analyzing local property and sales data. We offer services tailored for the needs of customers like you to assist with your real estate decisions. Here's what to expect when you order an appraisal through us....
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