Pre-Sale Real Estate Appraisals in California
Pricing a home is the single most important decision in a sale. Price too high and the home lingers; price too low and you leave money behind. A pre-sale appraisal gives you an independent, professional opinion of value — separate from any agent's incentive — so you can list with confidence.
Why sellers order one
- Setting an accurate, defensible asking price before listing
- Selling for-sale-by-owner without an agent's pricing analysis
- Settling a difference of opinion among co-owners or heirs before a sale
- Anticipating the buyer's lender appraisal and avoiding surprises
A desktop report is typically the right fit, delivering a full comparable-sales analysis without the cost of a formal inspection.
Pricing for a Pre-Sale Appraisal
Most pre-sale appraisal assignments are handled with our Basic Desktop ($299) or Desktop ($449) report; a Standard report with in-person inspection ($625) is available when the situation calls for it. Your exact fee is quoted before you commit.