Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Larry Bridges.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money 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 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 the amount you need to get for it. You see, the appraisal measures your home's market value. A home is only going to sell for what another person is willing to pay.


	Contact us for information regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Appraisals are valuable tools for homeowners selling without an agent

More and more Georgia homeowners are making the decision 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 top dollar, what you need is a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is 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 explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a realistic asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Allow you to have the edge while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
Alert you of issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
Help lower the possibility of unknown problems that cause sales to flop

People are surprised when they find out the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they thought they would get. Others have an an exaggerated impression of their home's value, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - instead of 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 home sits on the market.

We also help agents price homes in Barrow County

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 signing a listing agreement. And that's where Larry Bridges comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a complete breakdown of your property and its features and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

We also are available for general consulting

You might feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance gathering local sales and property data. We have services designed for the needs of customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you place an order for an appraisal from Larry Bridges...

We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a prompt response: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to offer suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
Fast turnaround for appraisals: Normally one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
Consulting and appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide a variety of types of reports and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers without so much of the industry jargon and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
Quick to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, easy to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion about your appraisal after you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!