Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Bryan J. Hansen Appraisal.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, a professional appraisal is a step in the right direction. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to get a handle on local real estate values.

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 out of it. You see, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on how much your home will bring on the open market. Once you break it all down, at the end of the day, your house is only going to sell for the price another person is willing to pay.

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

For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of Illinois 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, quickly and to get the most you can, you need a skilled appraiser. You need 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.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while bargaining once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
  • Prevent the chances of unknown problems that cause sales to fall through
People are surprised when they find out that the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So investing in an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated opinion of the value of their home, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Cook County

You may have a very skilled agent, but it's in your best interest to get an analysis of value prior to signing a listing contract. And that's where Bryan J. Hansen Appraisal comes in. An appraisal can be indispensable in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a detailed 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.

Someone to ask for for local real estate knowledge

Possibly you've already decided you don't need to go as far as getting a full appraisal but still need some information about how Cook real estate is doing in your area? We have services tailored especially for clients like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

When you order an appraisal report through Bryan J. Hansen Appraisal, expect the following....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a prompt response: We tailor information to the needs of our customers. We'll be more then happy 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, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: We've done lots of assignments, and we understand that when it comes to real estate consulting and appraising, there isn't a typical or standard "boiler place" assignment. We offer a lot of different report types and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
  • Fast response to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions about your appraisal once you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!