Listing at the right price is crucial and a professional appraisal from Transbay Appraisal Service will ensure you get it right.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to fully grasp their local real estate market.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses your home's market value. After all, a home is only worth what another person is offering to pay.


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For Sale By Owner?

More and more 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 expert appraiser. You need an objective opinion, it's very hard to be objective about 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 condition of your home inside and out
Call attention to any problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
Prevent the odds of unrevealed problems that cause sales to flop

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated assessment of their home's value, and by getting an appraisal it gave them the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home - allowing them to quickly sell it - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while your house waits for a buyer.

We also help agents price homes in Contra Costa County

You may have an extremely talented agent, but it's definitely a good idea to get an analysis of your home's value before finalizing a listing agreement. Let Transbay Appraisal Service help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have an accurate writeup of your home's characteristics and a detailed breakdown of the the latest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Someone to ask for for local real estate knowledge

Not wanting to get an entire appraisal but still need some information about the status of your area's housing market? We offer services designed especially for consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

Here's what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal through us...

Fast response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our clients. We'll be delighted to give you suggestions - just tell us what your situation is.
Quick turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report ready to download.
Consulting and appraisal report presentations that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide a variety of types of reports and have know how at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to read it.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast response from Transbay Appraisal Service: Reports we create are written in plain English, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion regarding your appraisal after you've read through the report, we suggest that you simply email or call us!