Hot Deals: Homes with Pools in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz

How fast is it to sell homes with pools?

Nowadays, homes are most likely to sell in the first 1-2 weeks after they are listed. Homebuyers who scouted for homes in the early spring continue to search for their dream house months later.

By May, some of them may be concerned about settling into a new home. There are many prospective buyers who are willing to pay a premium price to close the deal.

If a buyer is looking for a home and they see that it has a pool, they can either react strongly for a pool or against one.

What are the advantages of buying a home with a pool?

Let’s admit it, a house with a pool is always cooler than the rest in the neighborhood. That is why you want one with their house.

When the buyers looking at your home are pool lovers in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, they will have more interest in looking at your property in California. They will immediately see this as an advantage.

Those residents who work for the big companies such as Apple, Facebook, Google, Oracle in the Silicon Valley have great access to the homes for sale in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz since they can always ride the luxury WI-FI buses offered by their companies, to work. Click here to find out about all the available properties, on my website.

When do i put my pool home in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz in the market?

There is a difference between a house which has been well taken care of and 'show-ready' house. The latter makes the best impression. Below are some tips on how to get your home ready for showings.

• Get rid of the things you no longer use. Do garage sales and donate the proceeds to charities close to your heart. This way, you put more meaning to this experience.

• Lauren Haynes, a pro at cleaning and home organizing at Star Domestic Cleaners shared a very useful tip: “Follow the top-to-bottom and left-to-right rule for each room in the house. That means start by dusting the ceiling fan, the top of the bookshelves, and anything up high before moving on. Going from left to right (or right to left, if that feels more natural) will keep you on task and make the cleaning go faster”. Zero in on what the prospective buyers are likely to notice.

• Triple check your bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, floors, windows and even your home temperature. If there’s a showing and it is hot outside, make sure that your thermostat is between 70-74 degrees.  Your buyer should feel the difference and have an instant relief from the heat once they enter your home.

Who do i need to get in contact with? 

You may call me, Sandy Wallace, at (831) 818-7099. Let’s talk about the comparable that are available in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz. At the end of our conversation, I give you my word that things will be clearer in your mind how to get your pool home.

Let me help you sell your home. I will highlight your homes great features.

My undisputed market knowledge, technical expertise and skills of the buying and selling process will impress you. What are you waiting for? Make that call today!

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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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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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