Getting an appraisal from CFB Appraisal before putting your San Antonio home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and 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 hard for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or the amount you need to get out of it. You see, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market. Technically, something is only worth what another person is offering to give you.

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

Selling on your own?

An increasing amount of Texas homeowners are choosing 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 to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, it can be very hard to take an objective look at 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 sensible selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Be a very valuable negotiating tool while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease 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 delay a closing
  • Decrease the possibility of unidentified problems that cause sales to flop
People are surprised when they find out that their home's value is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they originally expected. Others have an an overestimated assessment when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - rather than sitting 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 getting nothing done.

Pre-listing appraisals in San Antonio

You may have an extremely experienced agent, but it's definitely a good idea to get an analysis of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where CFB Appraisal comes in. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a definitive summarizing of your home's characteristics and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Consulting services for Texas Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require some help collecting local property and sales data, we can be a resource for your real estate concerns with services especially tailored for consumers with your real estate needs.

Here's what to expect when you order an appraisal through us...

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a immediate response: We tailor information to the needs of our customers. We'll be delighted to provide suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Quick turnaround for appraisals: Normally in a week's time 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 that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We offer many different report types and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast response from CFB Appraisal: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion about your appraisal after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!