Getting an appraisal from Frontline Appraisals, LLC before putting your home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it's worth every penny in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's difficult for them to fully grasp real estate market forces.

It's tempting to want to base your home's value on the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you'd like to get for it. You see, an appraisal assesses your home's market value. A home is only worth what another person is willing to give you.

Contact us for any questions regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Appraisals are valuable tools for people selling without an agent

An increasing amount of Illinois homeowners are making the decision to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance 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 an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult hard to take an objective look at your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a sound selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Alert you of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help prevent the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide
It can be surprising to people when they find out their home's value is higher than they originally thought. So taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion of their home's value, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. Asking too much for a home causes buyers to back off, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a professional value opinion before listing

You might have a highly skilled agent, but it's definitely a good idea to get an analysis of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Frontline Appraisals, LLC comes in. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have a precise description of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the most recent and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Consulting services for Sellers: Put an expert at your disposal

Possibly you've already decided you don't need to go as far as getting an entire appraisal but still need some information about the status of your area's housing market? We offer services designed for the needs of consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you order an appraisal from us...

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a prompt response: We personalize information to the needs of our customers. Just tell us your situation, and we will give you suggestions.
  • Quick turnaround on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF ready for you to download from our site or in your e-mail.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on a lot of assignments, and we've learned that when it's real estate appraising, there isn't a typical or standard report. We offer a lot of different report types and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to digest format with the general public in mind.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast response from Frontline Appraisals, LLC: When we create reports, we make sure they are written in plain English, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion regarding your appraisal once you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!