Best Ocean View Homes in Santa Cruz CA

California. Beach, sun, waves, and endless summers.

If you are on the hunt for an ocean view home in California, you have got to see the ones here in Santa Cruz! These homes offer the ultimate comfort and lifestyle with prices that are absolutely to die for!

Keep reading as I show you how to make your pick among all these wonderful homes on the Santa Cruz beachfront!

Make a Short list 

That’s always the first step when choosing between ocean view homes in Santa Cruz. All the listings you see are great, and each of them has something special to offer.

I would also recommend making notes beside each of these listings. Make one or two notes about each home’s pros and cons, like this.

Pros: great location, large backyard.

Cons: swimming pool maintenance is costly.

Each family and each individual has their own preferences and special circumstances. There’s no shortage of homes here, so be careful not to get too carried away when looking at homes!

Make a shorter list 

Here’s the painful part: narrowing down the list.

From your initial search, you’ll have accumulated dozens of homes. You can put the best ones on one side, and the not-so-great ones on the other side.

Now it’s time to do some digger deeping. This is when going through photos online just doesn’t cut it anymore. Set aside some time this week to visit these homes in person and see what they look like in person.

You may opt to prioritize seeing the nicer homes first, and see if any of those hold up in person. If you find yourself unsatisfied with them, try giving the not-so-great ones a chance.

Make that list even shorter! 

Now that you’ve seen what these ocean view homes in Santa Cruz look like in person, it’s time to do some deliberation.

Ask yourself this question: Can I picture myself living in this home for the next 5 years?

Buying a home is no easy task. It requires a great deal of money, effort, and consideration. No one would want to move in to a home only to move out after a few months or a year.

In most cases, 5 years is enough time to live in a house before selling without losing money.

As you ask yourself whether you can picture yourself living in this house for the next 5 years, consider items such as mortgage payments, work and education, lifestyle, age of family members, the neighborhood, and the like.

Act fast 

Great homes don’t stay on the market very long. Keep this in mind and avoid unnecessary delays.

The last thing you would ever want to happen to you is to finally decide on a home only to discover that it has already been sold. This happens not only in real estate, but practically everywhere else.

There’s a lot to consider when buying an ocean view home, but in all my years as a real estate agent I can tell you that it will all be worth it! Your whole family will get to enjoy your private sanctuary with amazing California views and unparalleled comfort.

Start today!

 

Need help finding the best ocean view home in Santa Cruz CA? Give me, Sandy Wallace, a call at 831-818-7099.

I’ve been doing this for years, and my clients love the service and expertise I bring to the table, so let me do the same for you!

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5 Staging Tips for Pleasure Point Beach Homes for Sale

Do oceanfront properties sell easily?

You would think that selling your Pleasure Point beach home is fast and easy,

because after all, how can you say no to a home with an ocean view? However, that is not always the case. Many beach homes do not sell as successfully as the owners would have wanted.

Many factors come into play in selling an oceanfront property which makes the process complicated.

If you want to sell your beach home successfully, you have to step up and bring your A game. Doing this will give you an edge over the tight competition and help to sell your home fast.

What can you do to rise above the competition?

There are many things you can do to make sure that your Pleasure Point beach home for sale will be successful.

The real estate agent you work with to list your home plays a huge role.

You need to hire a real estate agent who has experience in successful sales of oceanfront properties, like me, Sandy Wallace. This is because agents like me have the skills to showcase your home at its best, to get your home the best price. It also means I can sell your home quickly and more efficiently than a real estate agent who does not have any waterfront property selling experience.

To help you be a more proactive home seller, here are five staging tips you can do for your Pleasure Point beach home.

1. Emphasize the water views. Sell your home's best feature.

You live in a home with an ocean view, so emphasize the views! Open up the part of your home that showcases the view. Get more windows or install a deck or balcony, if possible.

If that is not within your budget, rearrange your furnitures in such a way that you get more views of the water. Angle the chairs towards the view. Remove any heavy draperies that limit the beach view.

Make sure that the buyer's eyes are drawn to the views, the minute they enter your home.

2. Clear the water view.

Just as you emphasize the water view in your interior arrangement, you should also work on the exterior part of the house.

If there are things blocking the view to the lake, like a shed or storage space, take it out. Trees with overspreading branches that hinder the view should be trimmed to clear a path to the water. The same goes for any overgrown foliage.

You want to ensure that when a potential buyer comes in, his eyes are drawn to the magnificent view and nothing is blocking it.

3. Upgrade your outdoor living space.

With an oceanfront home, people expect more outdoor living space.

If you have a deck or a dock, make sure it is in excellent condition. Repaint it, if necessary. If you don't have a dock or deck, then make sure that the yard is well-maintained.  

You want to ensure that you have a beautiful and clean setting for your beach view.

4. Declutter.

You want to show your Pleasure Point home for sale at its best, which means removing any extra furniture and appliances and putting them away. Decluttering frees up the area, making it look more spacious, which many potential homebuyers love.

5. Updating lights and fixtures.

Since beach homes are often bright and airy, many homeowners neglect to update the light fixtures.

You have to remember that lights play an important role in staging your home for sale in Pleasure Point beach. It can make a space look more inviting and cozy. Installing updated fixtures will give your home a modern look and create the ambiance you want to present.

Doing these staging techniques can help sell your home in Pleasure Point beach successfully. If you would like to learn more tips about selling your home, or would like to see homes for sale in Pleasure Point beach and other surrounding areas, visit my website at www.SantaCruzCAHomesForSale.com.

Call me, Sandy Wallace at 831-818-7099. Let me help make selling your oceanfront property less complicated and stressful.

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