Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Foster Appraisal Services, LLC.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to fully grasp real estate market forces.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value. After all, a home is only going to sell for what another person is offering to pay.

Contact us for any questions regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

More and more Maine homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, what you need is a expert appraiser. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult 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 asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Call attention to any problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Help prevent the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to fall through
People are surprised when they find out the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an inflated impression of the value of their home, 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 - rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Cumberland County

Even if you're working with an extremely talented agent, it's in your best interest to have an unbiased second opinion of your home's value before signing a listing contract. Foster Appraisal Services, LLC can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. You and your agent will get a comprehensive breakdown of your property and its features which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for Cumberland County Sellers: Keep a local expert at your disposal

Not sure if you need an entire appraisal but would like some information about the real estate market in your area? We have services tailored especially for clients like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal through Foster Appraisal Services, LLC...

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a fast response: We personalize information to the needs of our clients. Just let us know your situation, and we will provide suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Normally 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.
  • Consulting and appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer quite a few different types of reports and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to consumers sans the industry jargon and in an easy to read format with the general public in mind.
  • Fast to follow-up questions: When we create reports, we make sure they are written in plain English, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions concerning your appraisal once you've read the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!