What's My Pleasure Point Beach Home Worth?

Home valuations are estimates.

If you are looking into your Pleasure Point Beach home’s worth with the intent to sell it soon, it is essential that you get the right value. As tempting as it may be to use the result of an online valuation, the best valuation will come from an experienced REALTOR® in your area.

When you enlist the assistance of the REALTOR®, the first thing he or she will do is to come up with your home’s worth. This valuation is of utmost significance since it will be the basis of your home’s listing price. Thus, it is vital that the estimate is done right and by someone who has the skills and experience to do it properly.

Coming up with your home value is not an exact science. No two REALTORS® will produce the same amount.  It important to remember - valuations are just estimates. In the end, it is the buyer who gets to decide how much your home is worth.

Factors that influence your home’s value

Your REALTOR® will look at different factors to determine your Pleasure Point Beach home’s value. Here are the most critical factors which significantly influence the valuation.

1. Location. Your home’s site is responsible for a large part of its appeal. Is it near a school? Is it near a major highway?

What is in that location that makes it viable to invest in it? The safety and security of location matters. So does the possible increase of commerce of the neighborhood.

All these will be taken into consideration by your REALTOR®.

2. Size and appeal. The home’s square footage, lot size, architectural style, and curb appeal will all be looked at during the valuation process. Size matters. The more extensive your property is, the higher its value.

A five bedroom home is more expensive than a three bedroom home. Similarly, a .50 acre lot size has a higher worth than a 10,500 square foot lot. Even your home’s exterior features matter.

3. Age and condition. Another factor which contributes to your home’s valuation is its age and consequently, its shape. Obviously, a recently  constructed home will sell better than an old one. Buyers prefer newer homes because they are easier to maintain.

The condition of the house also affects the estimate. A well-maintained home will command a higher selling price than one with repair issues.

4. Home improvements. The REALTOR® will also include in the valuation any improvements or upgrades you’ve done to the home.

Did you add another bedroom or bathroom? Did you upgrade the kitchen countertop? Did you get new appliances?

Did you install energy-saving fixtures? Did you replace the garage doors with steel ones? Did you install a deck?

The improvements you’ve made will count.

5. Market condition. The market condition, along with location and size, are the factors you have no control over. If it’s a seller’s market, there are less Pleasure Point Beach homes for sale on the market, and there’s a large percentage of sellers. In this market, you can add up to 10% on your listing price, and your home will still sell.

If it happened to be a buyer’s market, there are more homes for sale. In this market, it is suggested you drop your listing price by at least 5% to compete with the other homes.  The market condition in the area where your home is located influences the valuation.

Knowing what factors affect your Pleasure Point Beach home’s price will help you have ideas of what you can still improve in your home.

Interested in selling your home? Call me, Sandy Wallace, at 831-818-7099 for a free home valuation with no obligation to list with me.

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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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