Putting a house on the market in or near Mecklenburg County? Contact O'Brien Appraisal Group and make sure you're setting the price right.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand local real estate values.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home.

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

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

Quite a few VA homeowners are choosing 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 the best price, you need a skilled appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult 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 so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Give you an advantage while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Call attention to any issues and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help prevent the possibility of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is a great deal more than they thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated impression of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable 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.

We also help agents price homes in Mecklenburg County

Even if you're working with an extremely talented agent, it's in your best interest to have of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where O'Brien Appraisal Group comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a complete description for your property and its features and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

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

Don't need a full appraisal but would like some information about the health of your area's real estate? Maybe you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you'd still like some help collecting local property and sales data. We offer services tailored for the needs of consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

When you order an appraisal report from , expect the following....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will give you personalized information for your individual appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to offer suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Fast turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've done a lot of assignments, and we understand that in the art of real estateappraising there is no typical or standard, "generic" report. We offer a variety of types of reports, and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Fast response to follow-up questions: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion regarding your appraisal, after you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!