Real estate is something which is difficult to value- and thus the need for appraisals is very important. Everybody going for a buy would consider using the help of an expert to evaluate the value of the property. Its not just that buyers are interested in getting the properties valued by the experts, even sellers would like a appraisal for their properties. After all the seller should also know –how much should he sell the house for? Appraisals are also popular because they generally do not have any vested interest in inflating the value of the real estate. They work on a fee basis and not a percentage basis. Because of the popularity of such appraisals, a virtual real estate seller cannot undermine the importance of getting appraisals. Also, now the real estate market is so battered and confidence is so much shaken that any investor would naturally want to go for an appraisal before making a final decision. In an actual real estate market, potential naive buyers can be and are fooled by manipulative sellers. They would just add a fresh coat of paint, tidy up the house and do all kinds of cosmetic decorations. But it might not be as easy to impress a professional appraiser. However, its still possible to add real value to your real estate so that the appraiser gives you a good (higher value) report.
Appraisers always consider the area of the house as a key to the value of the house. Proximity to schools, supermarkets, drug stores etc. all add up to the value of your property. Then the appraiser would focus on area of the house- per square foot and the condition of the property. Here, cleanliness would definitely help you in getting a positive report. Make sure that you get all the plumbing job done up and have wiring repaired before you seek an appraisal. These might not add much value but would surely cause a negative value in the appraiser’s report if neglected. Remember, the appraiser would also pay attention to the quality of house-keeping. Small things like keeping wash-basins clean, toilets sparkling, having a good drainage system and a general cleanliness would never go unnoticed.
Virtual real estate is anyways a difficult market to tap, but having an independent and a fair appraisal done by an expert can add immense confidence to the buyer. Having a appraisal report besides the house’s picture on your web-site would definitely lend a huge credibility to your property and to your web-site. So go ahead and get your property be appraised by licensed appraisers. It would definitely be worth paying the appraiser’s fee.