Getting an appraisal from John Fanning & Associates before putting your Abilene home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand real estate market forces.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market.

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

For Sale By Owner?

Quite a few TX homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, what you need is a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it's difficult to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will tell you 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:

  • Give you an advantage while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Help prevent the possibility of unknown problems that cause sales to deteriorate

It can be surprising to people when they find out that the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So by taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated assessment when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than waiting on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Taylor County

You may have a very skilled agent but it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where John Fanning & Associates comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. You and agent will get a complete description of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

Serving Abilene with the highest quality real estate consulting services

Have you decided against an entire appraisal but are looking for information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you still want assistance gathering local property and sales data. We offer services designed for the needs of customers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

After you order an appraisal report from , you can expect....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your individual appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to offer suggestions, just let us know what your situation is
  • Fast turnaround time: Normally one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on many of assignments, and we've learned that whether it's real estateappraising there isn't a typical or standard, "generic" report. We provide many different of report types, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients without so much of industry jargon in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Prompt response to follow-up questions: Reports we create are written in plain English, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries about your appraisal, after you've read through the report, we encourage you to email or call us!