Avoid a Mispriced Listing
Overpriced homes sit and go stale; underpriced homes leave money behind. Start from market evidence, not a guess.
Selling your home
Pre-Listing and For-Sale-By-Owner Appraisals in Orange County.
Price it right before it hits the market. An independent appraisal gives sellers — with or without an agent — a supported number to list at, negotiate from and defend.
Selling by Owner
No agent? A signed appraisal gives you and your buyers a neutral, documented value to work from.
Fewer Appraisal Surprises
Know how the buyer's lender appraisal is likely to look before you accept an offer.
Local Coastal Expertise
Views, bluff lots and coastal permits change value in ways automated estimates miss.
How It Works.
- 1Tell us the property and when you plan to list.
- 2A Mallinson appraiser inspects the home and studies recent nearby sales.
- 3You receive a written report with the value and the sales that support it.
Common Questions.
Is This the Same as a Zestimate or Agent Price Opinion?
No. An appraisal is an independent, signed valuation based on an inspection and comparable sales, not an automated estimate or a sales pitch.
Can I Show the Report to Buyers?
Yes. Many owner-sellers share it to support their asking price.
Will the Buyer's Lender Accept It?
Lenders order their own appraisal, but a pre-listing report helps you price so that appraisal is less likely to come in low.