Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Hollingsworth Appraisal Co.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to get a handle on their local real estate market.

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, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home.

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

Selling on your own?

An increasing amount of NC homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and for the best price, what you need is a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, it's very 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 to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Make you aware of problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Lower the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide

It can be surprising to people when they find out that their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they originally thought. Others have an an inflated assessment when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of sitting on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

We also help agents price homes in Surry County

Even if you have with a very skilled agent, it's in your best interest to have of your home's value to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Hollingsworth Appraisal Co comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive description for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

Not wanting to get an entire appraisal but are looking for information about the health of your area's real estate? You might feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you need some help gathering local sales and property data. We can be a resource for your real estate decisions with services especially tailored for customers with your real estate needs.

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

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our clients Just tell us your situation and provide suggestions.
  • Swift turnarounds on appraisals: Usually 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.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers minus the so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Fast to follow-up questions: Documents we deliver are written in plain English, simple to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal, once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!