Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Germano & Company, Inc..

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 a homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to understand local real estate values.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home. At the end of the day, your house is only worth what another person is willing to pay.

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

Selling yourself instead of using a real estate agent and need help with pricing?

An increasing amount of Virginia homeowners are deciding 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 top dollar, what you need is a qualified appraiser. 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 tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:
  • Give you an advantage while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Alert you of problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help prevent the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to deteriorate
People are surprised when they find out their home's value is higher than they first thought. So investing in an appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they expected they would get. Others have an an overestimated assessment of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave them the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - rather than waiting 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 your home sits on the market.

We also help agents price homes in Norfolk City County

You may have an extremely skilled agent, but it's in your best interest to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Let Germano & Company, Inc. help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a definitive description of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the the latest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

A resource for for local real estate knowledge

Not sure if you need a formal appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? We can provide assistance for your real estate quandaries with services especially designed for consumers with your real estate needs.

Here's what to expect when you place an order for an appraisal through us...

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to provide suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
  • Fast turnaround for appraisals: Usually in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
  • Consulting and appraisal report presentations that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on quite a few of assignments, and we know that when providing real estate appraising, it's naive to think there's a typical or standard "cookie cutter" assignment. We provide many different types of reports and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to clients sans the industry jargon and in an easy to read format with the general public in mind.
  • Fast reply to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, easy to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. If you have any confusion regarding your appraisal once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!