Do I need a Real Estate Appraisal?

Two people are ready to sell their home, which person are you?

Person A: I’ve never sold a property before, but I’m ready to leap. Tell me one thing: Are real estate appraisals worthwhile? Surely, no one would know my property better than I do?

Person B: I’ve previously sold property, but I’ve never been truly convinced that appraisals are worthwhile. Can you convince me?

You’re always either an A or a B!

Yes. Some people do know your property better than you may think they do.

Firstly, appraisals are a valuable way for property owners to determine an estimated value for their property. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to get to know your chosen Real Estate Agent, to see if they are the ‘right’ fit to sell your home.

Real Estate agents and salespeople are not registered valuers; their appraisals indicate what your property could be worth in the current market/s. They provide you with a greater understanding of what price to list your property based on their access to historic and current sales data.

The market will always have the upper hand and is always the main determining factor regarding the price that the property sells for, but it’s always great to have a preconceived idea as no one wants to undersell their home!

Can you trust a Property Appraisal from a Real Estate Agent?

No, not all the time.

Previous cases have found salespeople to have ‘brought the listings’ in Real Estate terms. Meaning they have appraised high property prices, and in fact, have given the Vendor false hope of what their home is worth.

At Rise, we provide honest feedback based on our knowledge and back it up with evidence, such as past sales tools and market insights. We will tell you honestly where your property sits within the current market.

We may need to reassess at times, but we regularly keep you informed about market developments so that we can make informed decisions.

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How are Property Appraisals developed?

• Firstly, comparisons are made between historical and current sales statistics from The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and the current listings.

• Secondly, we review all current listings that share similarities with your listing, including age, Size, Number of Bedrooms, location, and capital values.

• A combination of both of the above.

All points and sourced information are then combined, following our market knowledge and current property market forecasts, to determine and provide an overarching price range for the property.

In theory, Real Estate companies should provide similar appraisals, given that they all have access to the same statistics. Yet, based on individual assumptions and opinions, there are, more often than not, some differences in appraised price ranges.

Hence, property appraisals should only be obtained as a guide. If you’re looking for a more precise valuation, it's recommended that you consult a registered valuer. However, it won’t predict what the market will pay; the buyers are the only ones who can expect this.

Property appraisals are essential and worthwhile, no matter what stage of the property market you’re in or your previous experience. The most exciting part is that they’re FREE, so what do you have to lose? All you have to do is contact Rise to organise a suitable date and time.

Property appraisals are essential and worthwhile, no matter what stage of the property market you’re in or your previous experience. The most exciting part is that they’re FREE, so what do you have to lose? All you have to do is contact Rise to organise a suitable date and time.