Getting an appraisal from Outwest Appraisals, Inc. before putting your Salt Lake City home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it's worth the money 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 get a handle on local real estate values.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home. A home is only worth the price another person is willing to pay.


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For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of Utah homeowners are choosing 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, what you need is a qualified appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, and we understand that it can be 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.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Allow you to have the edge while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
Call attention to any issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
Help decrease the possibility of hidden problems that cause sales to deteriorate

People are surprised when they find out the value of their home is much more than they thought. So taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated impression 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 - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than waiting on the market for months. Asking too much for a 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.

We also help agents price homes in Salt Lake County

You might have a very experienced agent, but it's in your best interest to get an analysis of value prior to signing a listing contract. Outwest Appraisals, Inc. can help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the the newest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Consulting services for Salt Lake City Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you still want some help gathering local property and sales data. We can help solve your real estate decisions with services especially designed for customers with your real estate needs.

When you order an appraisal report through Outwest Appraisals, Inc., expect the following....

Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation, and we will give you suggestions.
Fast turnaround on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
Appraisal and consulting report presentations that suit YOUR needs: We've preformed lots of assignments, and we understand that when it's real estate appraising, there isn't a typical or standard "boiler place" assignment. We provide many different types of reports and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum 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 Outwest Appraisals, Inc.: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions concerning your appraisal after you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!