Appraisal
Has an offer been accepted?
- Yes
- Not yet
What it is
An appraisal is a licensed appraiser's opinion of what your home is worth, ordered by the buyer's lender to make sure the loan isn't bigger than the house. The buyer pays ($600–$900). You don't pick the appraiser and can't talk to them about price. Cash buyers usually skip it.
The appraisal sets the price. Not our fee.
MLS listing, disclosures, contracts, deadlines and a transaction coordinator — handled by a licensed California agent for a flat fee. $0 up front, and nothing owed if your home doesn't sell.
Send me my numbersBased on a $1M San Diego home where the seller offers 3% to the buyer's agent. Applied to closing costs first. How much can go to you beyond that depends on your loan. Estimate only, not a guarantee.
What they look at
Three to six recent comps, adjusted for square footage, condition, lot, view, and upgrades. They walk the house for 20–40 minutes. They don't care about your staging; they care about beds, baths, square feet, condition, and what sold nearby.
It appraised. Now keep the commission.
Your listing goes on the MLS and syndicates to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and 15+ other sites. Disclosures, contracts and deadlines are handled. You show your own home, which is the part most sellers can genuinely do.
See what's includedBased on a $1M San Diego home where the seller offers 3% to the buyer's agent. Applied to closing costs first. How much can go to you beyond that depends on your loan. Estimate only, not a guarantee.
3 more screens in this lesson, plus the tool at the end. Both come with a plan.
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