Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from J. Doyle Knight Appraiser.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. 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 a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand the nuances of their local real estate market.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you need to get for it. You see, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home. Technically, something is only going to sell for what another person is offering to pay.

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

Selling on your own?

Quite a few Tennessee 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 for the best price, you need a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is an objective opinion, we're human too, we understand its difficult difficult to take an objective look at 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.

In addition to helping you set a sensible asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Be a very beneficial bargaining tool once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Make you aware of issues and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Prevent the chances of unidentified problems that cause sales to flop
People are surprised when they find out their home's value is more than they originally believed. So spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they thought they would get. Others have an an exaggerated assessment when they put a value on their home, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while getting nothing done.

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

Even if you have a very skilled agent, it's in your best interest to get an analysis of your home's value before finalizing a listing contract. And that's where J. Doyle Knight Appraiser comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. You and your agent will get a comprehensive breakdown for your property and its features and give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of the latest comparable properties in the area.

J. Doyle Knight Appraiser is available for general consulting

You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require some help gathering local sales and property data. We can be a resource for your real estate quandaries with services especially tailored for consumers with your real estate needs.

If you're curious what to expect from J. Doyle Knight Appraiser when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • We take great pride in making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We personalize information to the needs of our customers. We'll be thrilled to give you suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
  • Fast turnaround time: Normally one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on a lot of assignments, and we understand that when it comes to real estate appraising, there isn't a typical or standard "cookie cutter" report. We offer quite a few different report types and are well seasoned at providing appraisals to consumers minus the industry jargon so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to read it.
  • Prompt response to follow-up questions: When we create reports, we make sure they are written in plain English, comprehensible to people outside the real estate industry, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion concerning your appraisal once you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!