When that happens, bills begin to pile and every financial aspect of their life begin to sprawl out of control. In such a case, there is always an urgent need for a financial consultant.
Skip the Prelisting Appraisal; Hire the Appraiser as a Consultant
Should a home seller get a pre-listing appraisal? Only if its usefulness is kept in context, otherwise, it’s likely to be a waste of money. As both an active certified appraiser and associate broker I always try to find why the question was asked before answering it. Many times, having an appraiser as a “consultant” is far better than having them complete just an appraisal.