📝 About This Resource

This guide was designed to help you prepare your home for one of the most important steps in the closing process: the appraisal. Whether your home is freshly updated or simply well-loved, a few small efforts can make a big difference in how it’s perceived by the appraiser — and whether you reach your full contract price.

We built this for sellers who want to feel proactive and prepared, without stressing over what they can’t control. Use it as your step-by-step checklist to help your home shine.

✅ How This Helps You Sell with Confidence

• Understand what an appraisal is (and what it isn’t)

• Learn why this step impacts your bottom line

• Follow a prep checklist that positions your home to appraise well

• Minimize the risk of delays or value disputes during escrow