Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Transbay Appraisal Service.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

You, as a homeowner, might be focused on the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want for it. Instead, the appraisal measures the true market value of your home. At the end of the day, your house is only worth what another person is offering to give you.


	Contact us for information regarding the specific services we offer for home sellers.

Going to sell your home yourself?

Quite a few California homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get an objective opinion, it can be very difficult to take an objective look at your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a sound asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Allow you to have the edge while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
Put buyers at ease with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
Make you aware of problems and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
Help decrease the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate

It can be surprising to people when they find out that their home's value is quite a bit more than they thought. So investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they originally expected. Others have an an exaggerated impression of their home's value, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home causes buyers to back off, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

We also help agents price homes in Contra Costa County

Even if you have the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to have an analysis of your home's value before finalizing a listing agreement. Let Transbay Appraisal Service help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have an accurate writeup of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the the latest and similar comparable sales or as they're commonly called, "comps".

Consulting services for Contra Costa County Sellers: Have a local expert at your disposal

You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you still want some help analyzing local sales and property data. We can provide assistance for your real estate decisions with services especially designed for customers with your real estate needs.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you order an appraisal through us...

Fast response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. We'll be delighted to offer suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
Quick turnaround on appraisals: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide a variety of report types and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers minus the industry jargon and in an easy to read format with consumers in mind.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast response from Transbay Appraisal Service: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, easy to understand, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion about your appraisal after you've read through the report, just give us a call or email us!