Getting an appraisal from Rainier Appraisal Service before putting your King County home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

This isn't a discussion of the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, the appraisal measures your home's market value.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of WA 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, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, you need a qualified appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it's difficult to be objective about your 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 sensible selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very valuable negotiating tool while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Alert you of issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help lower the odds of unidentified problems that cause sales to fall through

People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is much more than they thought. So investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they could have gotten originally. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion of the value of their home, by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than waiting on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in King County

You may have a highly experienced agent but it's definitely a good idea to get of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Let Rainier Appraisal Service help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate summarizing of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the latest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Someone to ask for for local real estate knowledge

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but still need some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance gathering local sales and property data. We can be a resource for your real estate dilemmas with services especially designed for customers with your real estate needs.

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

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to give you suggestions, just let us know what your situation is
  • Fast turnarounds on appraisals: Typically in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of report types, and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers without so much of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Prompt to follow-up questions: Documents we deliver are written in plain English, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion dealing your appraisal, after you've read through the report, we suggest that you email or call us!