Should I get my home appraised prior to selling?

The bottom line is if you believe your agent is totally wrong about what he or she thinks your house should sell for or if you are selling without a broker altogether, then get an appraisal.

Otherwise, hold onto your checkbook. It is possible, when well negotiated, to have the appraisal paid by the buyers. In addition, our office offers a complimentary CMA (Comparable Market Analysis) to assist our clients when deciding how much they should sell their home for in the current market.