Sellers

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

In our current market, if you are selling a property, then you fall under two categories – equity seller or short seller.  Not sure which one you fall under?  That’s ok, I can help you determine that – but more on that later.

A few things stand solid for both types of sellers.  We are in a buyer’s market, and we have many months of inventory available.  What does that mean?  Buyer’s have many choices, too many choices sometimes, when it comes to picking a home to buy.  So, when there are that many properties for sale in one area, what causes a buyer to choose one home over another?

The answer is simple ~ Value

How does a buyer determine value?   By shopping around.  By comparison shopping.  They look at the price of your home based on its features and benefits, and compare it with the features and benefits of similar homes that have sold recently or  are currently on the market.

For example, if you were going to purchase a new car and one dealership had a car for $20,000 and another dealership had the same care for $20,000 but this car had an CD player and fancy rims.  Which would be the better value? (Answer)

Now imagine that first dealership put the car with NO CD player and fancy rims on sale for $15,000.  Which car would be more valuable then?

So to increase value you either have to lower the price, or have more features and benefits for the same price.

How to Determine Value?

You can go to websites where a robot will give you an estimate of what your home’s value may be.  But if you are serious about selling in this market, you will need more than just a robotic estimate.  This is the time you call for a professional opinion.  Complete the form below and I will provide you a detailed Market Analysis of your home and you can see exactly what homes are for sale or have recently sold in your area that are similar to yours.  (And it’s more than just about bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage).  From there you can decide what is best for you and your family.

Why Hire Me?

As a Realtor specializing in San Diego I have helped many buyers and sellers with their real estate transactions. I offer knowledgeable advice, friendly and professional service, and a caring attitude. There is no cost or obligation for answering your questions, and there is never any sales pressure. Feel free to contact me.

I am a real estate agent and a Realtor.  Not every agent or broker is a Realtor.  The term “Realtor” is a registered trademark and encompasses agents and brokers who are a member of the National Association of Realtors.  As such, I have taken an oath to subscribe to a stringent, enforceable Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice that promote honest, fair and ethical treatment to all parties involved in the transaction.  Non-member licensees have taken no such oath.   Besides being a member of the National Association of Realtors, I am a member of the California Association of Realtors and San Diego Association of Realtors.