Property Evaluation
One service that I believe is extremely important in the Sonoma County real estate market is helping my listing clients to objectively evaluate their homes for marketability. Some brokerages do a once–over to get the information to put into the various information fields in the MLS, Multiple Listing Service. However, I go much more into the detail of the features, characteristics and condition of your home.
I will postpone some photos until my team and I have worked with you to do a thorough inspection of your home with a whole lot of details in mind. Every buyer who sees your home will be comparing it to the competition in your area and price range. How your home compares is critical to how soon you sell it and at what price.
I offer several Complimentary Services such as re-design services and professional photography, to be sure that your home enters the market in the very best competitive position possible. A thorough and objective evaluation is an important step.
• Interior features & characteristics – While the number of bedrooms and baths are not something you’ll be changing to compete better with other homes, you do need to objectively compare them in order to end up with a listing price that will get your property sold. Some things I can recommend for improvements, such as painting or flooring.
• Exterior – That “curb appeal” thing really does mean something. When a prospective buyer first drives up in front of your home, they’re going to get a first impression that is very important. I help you to look at things like landscaping, exterior paint and condition. Here is an area in which small expenditures can yield big results.
• Condition – Minor repairs can also make a major difference. Many buyers assume that a need for minor repairs indicates a general lack of fundamental maintenance over time. They may discount their offer, if they make one, thinking they’ll have a lot of work to do to bring the home to a good condition. So, I’m honest with you about things that I see and that buyers will see and consider in their evaluation.