Pre-listing appraisals

Pricing too high costs you time on the market. Pricing too low costs you money. A pre-listing appraisal gives you an independent value before you list, using the same method a buyer's lender will use.

Who it helps

• Sellers who want a number not tied to winning their listing
• For-sale-by-owner sellers with no agent pricing the home
• Unusual homes (acreage, custom builds, big renovations) where sales comparisons are hard
• Realtors who want backup for a price conversation with a seller

It won't replace the buyer's lender appraisal. But it tells you early whether the price will hold up when that appraisal comes.