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Should I get an appraisal if I’m selling my own home?
It’s a good idea. Selling property on your own can be hard work. You can start by setting an appropriate list price. You don’t want your home to languish on the market because it’s overpriced, but you don’t want to shortchange yourself either. Having the home appraised helps you avoid both.
In most cases, it’s best to hire a licensed appraiser who will complete a full appraisal. You might save money on appraisal fees by hiring an online appraisal service or by requesting a “drive-by” appraisal. But, online services do not view your property at all. And, drive-by appraisals do not consider the interior of your property, improvements, or upgrades in their evaluations.

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