Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Richard Mulderick FVM Apraisals.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to fully grasp their local real estate market.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you need to get out of it. Rather, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home. Once you break it all down, at the end of the day, your house is only worth what another person is offering to give you.

Contact us for information regarding services specialized for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of Maryland 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, what you need is a qualified appraiser. You need an objective opinion, and we understand that it can be very hard to be objective about 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 sound selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Make you aware of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Decrease the chances of unrevealed problems that cause sales to fall through
Folks are sometimes surprised to discover the value of their home is higher than they first thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they originally thought. Others have an an exaggerated assessment of the value of their home, and by getting an appraisal it gave them the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price for 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 you're in Real Estate "limbo".

Get a professional value opinion before listing

You may have a highly talented agent, but it's definitely a good idea to get an analysis of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Richard Mulderick FVM Apraisals comes in. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the the newest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

We also are available for general consulting

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

Here's what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal from us...

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your individual appraisal need. Just explain your situation, and we will provide suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround for appraisals: Normally one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations to suit YOUR needs: We've done lots of assignments, and we know that when providing real estate consulting and appraising, it's naive to think there's a typical or standard "cookie cutter" report. We offer a variety of types of reports and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers sans 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 prompt response from Richard Mulderick FVM Apraisals: Our reports are clearly written, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal once you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!