Pre-Listing Appraisals | Superior Appraisal Services, Ltd.
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Residential Appraiser
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Pre-listing appraisals · Chicago, Northern Cook & Lake County

Price it right before it hits the market

I'll appraise your home before it's listed, so you and your agent go in with a supported value instead of a guess, and fewer surprises when the buyer's lender orders its own appraisal.

Request a quote Appraising since 2003
Pre-Listing AppraisalSubject
Property
Your home
Client
You, the seller
Intended use
Listing price decision
Inspection
Interior & exterior
Comparables
Recent nearby sales
Standards
USPAP
Floor plan
Included, yours to use
Living area
ANSI Z765 measured
Opinion of market value
Supported, in writing
Prepared by a state-certified appraiser who has no stake in the sale.

Why appraise before you list

A number you can defend

Your value is built from closed sales and an on-site inspection, and the reasoning is written down. You can show buyers why the price makes sense.

Fewer appraisal surprises

Knowing the supported value up front lowers the chance that the buyer's lender appraisal comes in under contract and stalls the deal.

Spot issues early

The inspection can flag condition or layout items that affect value, while you still have time to fix them or plan for them.

What's includedReport, floor plan, market analysis and samples

Who it's for

Homeowners getting ready to sell

  • Setting a list price with confidence
  • Unique homes with few direct comparables
  • Estates, inherited homes and relocation sales

Listing agents

  • Backing up a pricing conversation with your seller
  • A written value to share with buyers
  • Homes where recent sales are thin or mixed

How it works

  1. Request

    Send the quote request below with the property and a few times that work.

  2. Quote & schedule

    I confirm the fee and set the inspection date with you.

  3. Inspection

    I walk through the home, inside and out.

  4. Report

    I send you the written appraisal report as a PDF, plus a separate floor plan with ANSI-measured living area.

About

Your appraiser

I'm Joe Sanner, an Illinois Certified Residential Appraiser. I've been appraising homes in Chicago, Northern Cook County and Lake County since 2003, and I've run Superior Appraisal Services since 2009.

I appraise single-family homes, condos and 2-4 unit buildings. A pre-listing appraisal gets the same standards I use on lender work: an on-site inspection, recent comparable sales, and a value I can support in writing.

You work with me directly, from the first email to the final report.

Illinois Certified ResidentialAppraising since 2003Chicago, Northern Cook & Lake County
Nothing is sent until you send it.

Questions

How is this different from my agent's market analysis?

A market analysis is a pricing opinion from the agent. A pre-listing appraisal is done by a state-certified appraiser who follows USPAP, inspects the home, and documents the value in a written report.

Will the buyer's lender use this appraisal?

No. The buyer's lender orders its own appraisal. A pre-listing appraisal helps you price the home so that appraisal is less likely to surprise you.

Can we use the floor plan and square footage in the listing?

Yes. The floor plan and the ANSI Z765 gross living area are delivered as a separate file you can use in the MLS listing and your marketing.

What areas do you cover?

Chicago, Northern Cook County and Lake County. If you're not sure your property is in range, ask me in the quote request.

What does it cost?

The fee depends on the property type, size and location. You'll get a quote before anything is scheduled.