Thinking of putting your Santa Cruz home up for sale?
Upsizing, downsizing, career move or personal reasons, these are only some of the reasons why you will need to sell your home. It is not an easy decision, especially since your home is one of your biggest financial assets. However, once you have decided that a move is in order, the next step is knowing how much your home is worth.
Knowing your home’s value is important in pricing it correctly. When you have the right price, your home will easily sell in the market. If you price too high, it may not sell. Price it too low and you’ll end up losing money.
To get things right, you need the help of an expert. This is the best time to contact your best local REALTOR® like me, Sandy Wallace.
How to know your home’s price?
Pricing the home takes an intelligent guess. You need to look at several factors before deciding your list price. Your home’s price is dependent on the following factors.
Location. Your home’s proximity to local amenities like schools, hospitals, shopping facilities, and public transportation affect your home’s price.
The closer you are to great locations, the pricier your home will be. Also, there are ‘high-end neighborhoods’. If your home happens to be in one, buyers are expected to pay more compared to when they are paying for a ‘low-end neighborhood’.
Home’s features and condition. The condition of your property also affects the price. There is a difference between a well-maintained home and a dilapidated one, even if both properties have the same lot size and square footage.
The features of the home also factors in the price. Homes with a gourmet kitchen and spa-like master bathroom, for example, sell for a higher price than a home with no similar features.
Improvements and upgrades. Homes that have recently upgraded command a higher price. However, there are some upgrades that may not even factor in the price. It would still be dependent on what upgrades the buyer’s may deem important.
Market condition. Market condition varies and your Santa Cruz home’s price may depend on what kind of market your area is currently in.
If it happens to be a seller’s market, you have more control over your home’s price, but if it is a buyer’s market, it means there are plenty of homes for sale in Santa Cruz at the moment and buyers have more options to choose from, so you may want to offer your home at a lower price point.
How to get an accurate valuation of your home’s worth?
There are different ways you can have a home valuation. One of the popular trends in real estate these days is an online home value estimator. Almost all real estate websites offer one.
Although online home value estimators provide you with a fast and easy access to your home’ worth, it is not really accurate. It is still better to trust a professional to help you know your home’s value?
Why?
Because online estimators cannot visit your home, and you may have done upgrades or home renovations which would surely affect your home’s value.
When you seek my assistance, I will offer a home valuation for free, and you can be sure it is accurate because I use a comparative market analysis which tells me how many homes in your neighborhood are sold, and how much the competition are selling their homes for.
That way, you can adjust and price your home competitively.
Also, I have been a real estate agent in Santa Cruz for 19 years, and I am very familiar with the market in the area. I will visit your home to make sure that we have accounted for all the improvements you have made in the home.
You are not alone! Many people would like to
own a beachfront home.
Just imagine being able to breathe the crisp,
sea breeze and waking up to the breathtaking view of the sea each day. To live
near the beach and have access to its amazing view is one of life's simple
pleasures. There is something so peaceful and restorative about being near the
water, especially the beach.
It’s not just about the views. If you are
into watersports, you save plenty of precious time when you’re just steps away
from the waters.
If you are looking for a second home or
considering getting a beachfront property, the best place to look is Santa
Cruz, CA.
This county is home to some of the best beaches
in California. You can easily find a second home or vacation home on the
beachfront.
A variety of options available for you
Here are some homes in prime locations,
offering you views to die for and easy access to conveniences.
This 2 story traditional style home offers a
front row view of the beach and Monterey Bay.
It presents a seamless blend of an exterior
modern lines and structure, and a relaxed and welcoming styled interior. With
its open floor plan layout, this home's interior is airy, bright and spacious.
Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with
2,930 square feet of living space, this home reflects indoor/outdoor living at
its best.
From the street, this house appears like a
home with a minimal visual impact, but open its doors and you'll see it offers
endless views of the beach from every point of the house, indoors and outdoors.
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the bay, providing a breathtaking panoramic
view.
Its walls and high ceiling are made of
natural wood, giving this home a warm and inviting appeal. A massive fireplace
stands in the family room area, ready to disperse warmth on those chilly
nights.
Its kitchen is impressive, having been
recently upgraded. It now features granite counters, stainless steel
appliances, a breakfast bar and beautiful cabinetry. Whether you are hosting a
large gathering or simply preparing tasty meals for your family and friends,
this kitchen certainly delivers!
The bedrooms are bright and well-appointed,
and with all the sea air you are getting, will surely give you the best sleeps.
A large two car garage rounds off the feature of this home for sale in Santa Cruz county.
Perched in a sun-drenched location, this home
overlooks the panoramic bay and coastline, offering you one the best views of
Pacific Ocean.
Offering 2,914 square feet of living space,
it features 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. This beachfront property has a circular
lawn with a well-maintained garden on display.
To reach the front door, you have to take the
side entrance from the garage. The living areas of this home are spacious and
done in a contemporary style. The neutral toned walls balance the polished
hardwood wood floor, creating an interior of warmth.
Other features of this home include a kitchen
galley with wide windows that allow you to overlook the bay.
The good-sized galley kitchen has plenty of
cabinets and modern appliances. It features wide windows that overlook the bay,
soyou can enjoy the fantastic view
while preparing meals. A breakfast nook is set on one side of the kitchen.
The master bedroom is elegant with carpet
floor and ceiling fan. This bedroom has a private exit to the deck that looks
out toward the Aptos Mountains. The 3rd bedroom is on the lower level, but you
can use it as a guest quarter since it has its own mini-living room with
fireplace, and a full bath.
A huge deck overlooking the beach and the
Aptos Mountains are accessible through the living room or the master bedroom.
Whether you are looking for a new home or a
vacation home, this is the home to be in. It offers not just a place, but a
lifestyle.
This waterfront property is a dream! Rarely
does this kind of home become Available especially on one of the most desirable
beaches in California.
Nestled on a double lot at the end of a gated
beach-access road, this home is beach living at its best. With 3 bedrooms and 2
full baths, you get 2,706 square feet of living space in this incredible home.
Its open-concept layout gives this property an airy and bright feel.
You'll love the high ceiling, gleaming wood
floor and massive picture windows of the living room. The windows offer a
captivating panoramic view of Monterey Bay.
All the rooms of this home are spacious and
bright. The immaculate kitchen has loads of storage spaces, modern appliances,
a breakfast bar and a breakfast nook. A fabulous al fresco timber deck
overlooks the magnificent view of the bay, enhancing indoor/outdoor living.
This home can be two separate units, both
with a kitchen and bath. Major upgrades to the home and its foundation occurred
in 1995, so you can have the best of peace, privacy and retreat.
Indoor/outdoor living at its best, this is
what this home on 24 Potbelly Beach is. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and
an open-concept floor plan, it offers 1,871 square feet of living space,
suitable for comfortable family use or entertaining.
The living room, with its vaulted ceilings
with exposed wood beams, and gleaming hard wood floor, gives this room a rustic
appeal. The brick veneer fireplace adds elegance and warmth to this already
gorgeous living room.
The highlight of the room are the views, of
course. Two massive glass doors deliver the magnificent views the bay.It opens to the deck where you can soak up
the sun and gaze at the view for however long you want, delivering this home's
promise of the best indoor/outdoor living.
The bedrooms are bright and well appointed.
The master bedroom, located on the second level, has its own outdoor balcony.
This home is ideally suited as a main home or a vacation home.
This Santa Cruz beachfront home for sale is a
perfect merge of traditional design and modern amenities. The combination of
dark brick walls and glass doors and windows create a stunning appeal. It
showcases 4 bedrooms with 3 baths in its 2,1 91 square feet of living space.
While the exterior is a symphony of dark and
light tones, the interior is bright and light, establishing a sense of peace
and calmness.
This home is cozy and inviting.
The living room is beautiful, graced with
huge picture windows that overlook the Monterey Bay and down to New Brighton
beach. It also has a fireplace that you can light up to ward off the chill on
winter nights.
The second level balcony has a built-in
cabinet for additional storage, and you can use it as a mini-library.
This home's kitchen is large, with modern
appliances and plenty of cabinets.
The master suite is on the second level and
offers two walk-in closets and sliding doors that open to an outdoor balcony.
Clearly, this home offers the convenience,
privacy and space you need.
Set on the partially wooded land above the
bluffs of Potbelly Beach is this modern inspired home as stunning as the views
it provides.
Built with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, you
get 2,220 square feet of living space in this home. Open its magnificent doors
and step into an elegant and contemporary great room with floor-to-ceiling
windows.
The view of this room draws you in,
presenting a breathtaking view of the bay and blue sky. It is mesmerizing, you
can actually feel your stress melt away as you gaze at it.
Set off by an elegant fireplace, this great
room shares a generous open space with the dining area.
Entertaining is easy in the state-of-the-art
kitchen, with immaculate countertops, stainless steel appliances, plenty of
storage spaces and breakfast bar.
Experience peace and serenity on this home's
extra large patio with a hot tub and fire pit. There is also a custom walkway
to a lower level wood patio, where the water view is a showstopper.
The master bedroom is bright and large and
has a door that opens to a deck. The master bathroom is truly exceptional!
Spacious and with a resort-style feel, this bathroom has a massive window that
overlooks the partially wooded land beside this home.
Every room of this home is filled with
amazing finishes, establishing this luxury home's grandeur. Clearly built for
comfortable family living and entertaining, this impressive home is one you
would be proud to call home.
A beachfront property you would love to call
your own
What kind of home are you looking for? Are
there any specific amenities you like? Do you prefer a traditional style home,
or a modern inspired one? Do you want a home just steps away from the water, or
one overlooking the long stretch of white sand?
Beachfront homes for sale in Santa Cruz allow
you to pick the home most suitable to your lifestyle needs and preferences.
