Before you list your home for sale, knowing its true market value is essential. Everest House Valuation Services, based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, provides accurate pre-listing home appraisals throughout the Twin Cities Metro area.

Whether you are a homeowner preparing to sell “For Sale By Owner”, a real estate agent advising a client, an asset manager or a mortgage lender assisting with financing, our pre-listing appraisals provide reliable, data-driven valuations that help you price with precision and confidence.

Everest House Valuation Services uses Digital Sketching software for precise house measurements, comprehensive market data, and local expertise to deliver a report which reflects your property’s true worth.

Accurate pre-listing appraisals can help you:

• Avoid overpricing that deters potential buyers.
• Prevent underpricing that leaves money on the table.
• Strengthen your negotiating position with verified objective data.
• Evaluate specific property features which attract or deter buyers.
• Identify your competition in the market.

Many sellers start with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from a Realtor® or an online property valuation from Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com. While Realtor and online CMAs are useful, they often rely on limited data and estimations.  There is a reason all of them have a disclaimer that says something to the effect that the information is “deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.” Everest House Valuation Services’ pre-listing appraisals go beyond AVM’s (Automated Valuation Models), taking into consideration updates and renovations to the home as well as deferred maintenance on the home, if any.

Our appraisals are significantly more accurate than CMAs, ensuring your listing price reflects true market value—not just an agent’s opinion or best estimate.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), inaccurate living-area data is a leading cause of mispriced listings. Tax records are often outdated and can include non-livable spaces such as garages or unfinished basements, skewing the value.

In fact:

• Houzeo.com reports that 15% of real-estate contracts fail due to appraisal issues, including incorrect square footage.
• Zillow Zestimate’s for off-market homes typically have a median error rate of approximately 7%.
• 77% of Real Estate Agents report homeowners tend to overprice or underprice their homes value.