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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Victorian Style Homes for Sale in Santa Cruz CA

Planning to buy a Victorian style home here in Santa Cruz?

Homes in Santa Cruz are available in several different architectural styles. If it is your lifelong dream to own a Victorian home, there are many homes for sale in Santa Cruz for you to choose from.

You can find many Victorian homes close to Downtown Santa Cruz, especially on Walnut Avenue and Mission Hill.

Walnut Ave is beautiful. It is the first residential street in Santa Cruz and only minutes away from downtown. It was the preferred place of residence for rich settlers from Spain and other countries.

Mission Hill is located uphill from the downtown area. It was the starting place where the Spanish priests pitched their tents and began their mission.

The truth about Victorian homes

Your concept of a Victorian home probably comes from books, magazines and movies that feature their style.

Did you know that a Victorian house is any house built during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)? During that time, regardless of what type of home you built, it was called a Victorian home. In that sense, Victorian is not a style; it is a period.

During that period, different architectural styles like Regency architecture, Italianate style, Gothic Revival style and Queen Anne style were popular.  Victorian homes are a mix of these different styles.

Here in Santa Cruz, you will find the same concept in the Victorian homes.           They are a beautiful blend of the various architectural styles.

Victorian homes for sale

 

Do you have a specific home style in mind? Perhaps you are looking for a home with pediments reminiscent of the Greek Revival. Or you would like a balcony with balustrades from the Beaux Art style?

Having specific architectural features in mind, when you search for a Victorian home for sale in Santa Cruz can make it easier to identify the home you want, since there are varying styles of Victorian homes.

Also, some Victorian homes are big, imposing and detailed. Others are modest, with fewer details, but distinctively Victorian style nonetheless.

Do you like the Victorian cottage style? You may find this Victorian style home on Pearl St suited to your preference.

This home was built in 1910.  In the true Victorian home fashion, it is narrow and tall. It features an asymmetrical roof design with a steeply pitched roof in front in the back.

This home is newly remodeled to make it perfect for modern living, but it retains its Victorian home style charm. After the renovation, it can now be referred to as a modern Victorian cottage.

Another Victorian home you may want to look at is this charming 1910 Santa Cruz home for sale located on Laurel St.

This home is close to downtown and has a spacious lot with a creek running through the backyard.

The facade of this home has been carefully preserved, although some renovations and add-ons have been made.

Care and maintenance of your Victorian style home

To live comfortably in your Victorian home, you would need to make some repairs.

Due to the age, you may have to replace the roof, ceiling, windows, wiring, exterior maintenance and more.

There are many things that can be done to update a Victorian home to give it a more contemporary look.

Much care and maintenance goes into owning a Victorian style home, but it is worth it. After all, not everyone can have the privilege of living in or buying a historic home for sale here in Santa Cruz.

Interested in buying a Victorian or historic home here in the Santa Cruz area? Visit my website http://www.SantaCruzCaHomesForSale.com/.

Call me, Sandy Wallace, at 831-818-7099. I can help you find the dream Victorian home you have been looking for.

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Homes with Oceanview for Sale in Santa Cruz CA

Are you looking for a Santa Cruz home for sale with an ocean view?

I totally understand the appeal of having a home near the ocean.

The ocean holds a certain attraction to many people, and if you are like me, you’ll strongly feel it. The sound and sight of the crashing waves is soothing to the ears, and just gazing at the sea can give a calm and peaceful feeling.

Of course, living near the ocean means never missing a day at the beach or in the water. Every day is an opportunity to enjoy, relax and have fun. You can go swimming, surfing, strolling or just simply take in the view.

Not to mention how picturesque the view is during sunrise and sunset.

These wonderful sights and emotions invoked by the ocean are sufficient reasons to buy a home with an ocean view. And if you are looking for a home with this type of view, I know the best place to find one and it is here in Santa Cruz CA.

Love living in Santa Cruz

Located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is sought for its stunning coastline, redwood forests and great weather.

Home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this city is brimming with a plethora of fun activities to do.

There are so many scenic destinations to visit here in Santa Cruz.

West Cliff Drive is a great place for walking or biking. It offers a wonderful view of the lighthouse as well as the surfers. Occasionally you can spot whales and sea otters.

If you want a stunning view of the sunset, a visit to The Natural Bridges State Beach is a must, so make sure not to miss that.

The Santa Cruz Wharf is best if you want to see sea lions sun bathing on the pylons of the pier. There are also plenty of shops and dining options here.

If you have kids, they would love Seymour Marine Discovery Center where they can the skeleton of a blue whale and even pet starfish and crabs.

If you want a lifestyle where you get to have the best of nature but still be in the city, Santa Cruz is the place to be.

What features can you see in homes with ocean view for sale in Santa Cruz?

Homes in Santa Cruz comes in different architectural styles, with different features and amenities.

But if you want one with an unobstructed view of the ocean, there is a home one on Pleasure Point Drive that offers that and more.

This Santa Cruz ocean view home was designed and constructed to showcase the ocean.

Its living room, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom are all graced with clear picture windows so you get a panoramic view of the ocean anywhere you are in the house. Imagine waking up to such a view!

This home has 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a beautifully landscaped ground, and a deck where you can stand and take in the stunning scenery before you.

If there is ever a home worth falling in love with, it is this home.

Do you want one that has an ocean view and an expansive backyard? You will find such a home for sale in Back Ranch Rd.

This Santa Cruz ocean view home for sale provides you with a view of the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay and overlooks the protected California Coastal National Monument. With a lot size of 42.14 acres, you get not just a panoramic view of the ocean, you also get the vast backyard you long for.

If you are in the market for homes with ocean view for sale in Santa Cruz, you can find more here in my website at http://www.SantaCruzCaHomesForSale.com/.

I’m Sandy Wallace and I have been a REALTOR® since 1998. Let me help you find your home with an ocean view. I have always believed in helping others make their dreams come true. Call me today at 831-818-7099.

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