Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Lusk Appraisal Company.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in 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 makes a career out of studying real estate values, 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 how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get out of it. Rather, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. A home is only going to sell for what another person is willing to give you.

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

Selling yourself instead of using a real estate agent and need help with pricing?

Quite a few North Carolina homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and for top dollar, you need a expert appraiser. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard 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 sensible asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Be a very valuable bargaining 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 problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Help lower the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide
It can be surprising to people when they find out their home's value is much more than they thought. So taking the first step and investing in an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an inflated assessment of their home's value, 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 - instead of sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

Even if you're working with a very skillful agent, it's in your best interest to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing contract. And that's where Lusk Appraisal Company comes in. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have a precise 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 Onslow County Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? We can be a resource for your real estate concerns with services especially tailored for customers with your real estate needs.

After you order an appraisal report from Lusk Appraisal Company, expect the following....

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a prompt response: We personalize information to the needs of our clients. We'll be more then happy to provide suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
  • Quick turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll 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: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide many different report types and are experts 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 read it.
  • Fast reply to follow-up questions: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, easy to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions concerning your appraisal once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!