How Much Can I Sell My House For?

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 13 September 2017 02:08

Now that you’ve decided to sell your San Antonio home, you are probably thinking of its possible price tag.

 

Your home’s price is the most important decision you’ll make in home selling.  It is the one factor most buyers consider in taking your home off the market. It is the main factor that decides if your home will successfully sell or stay on the shelf for a long time.

 

You can never underestimate the power of a good price. Pricing your home too high or too low will have repercussions.

 

When you price your home too high, you’ll never sell it. Overpriced homes (even by only 10%) stay on the market longer since they are often ignored, being unable to offer the features and amenities that other homes in that price range have.

 

Buyers these days are more discerning and technology oriented.

 

They can easily search for substantial information about homes in your area online. They can check how long your home has been on the market, and how well your home does in comparison to other homes.

 

On the other hand, when you price your home too low, you’ll end up losing money. This is something you also want to avoid.

 

Everything has a cost these days. When you’ve made improvements and upgrades to your home,  you would want to get as much ROI as possible.

 

Pricing mistakes can be avoided when you have the help and guidance of an expert real estate agent like me, Melissa Wiggans.  Real estate agents bring their experience and skills that you can benefit from. I can offer you price guidance according to the current market and tools like a comparative market analysis (CMA).

 

The following factors affect the pricing of your San Antonio home for sale.

 

  • Location. This is the factor that has the biggest impact on your listing price. Where your home is located can increase or decrease its value. Things like traffic, views, noise, accessibility to schools, shops and restaurants, and more are taken into consideration.

 

  • Home condition. Your home’s condition is another significant factor in its pricing. The better the state of your home is, the higher its price. Obviously, if your property requires significant repairs, and you don’t want to have it all fixed before selling, you should be lowering its listing price. Most homebuyers prefer a move-in ready home. If your home is move-in ready, you can price it higher.

 

  • Market. Another crucial factor in deciding your home’s price is the current market condition in your location.

 

If it happens to be a seller’s market, you can increase your home value. If it's a buyer’s market, the competition will be stiff, so you would need to drop your home’s price.

 

When you want to sell your home for the top dollar, here are the best improvements that add value to your property.

 

1. Kitchen upgrades. A beautiful kitchen is a must for homebuyers, and one way to achieve it is by upgrading your kitchen.

 

If you already have a beautiful kitchen (or you don’t have the budget for a huge renovation), minor upgrades will do.

 

Upgrades don’t mean replacing all countertops with granite or installing a huge island. Something like giving your cabinets a fresh coat of paint, changing cabinet handles, replacing fixtures and installing energy efficient appliances can make a significant difference in your home price.

 

2. Bathroom remodeling. Have you remodeled the bathroom recently?

 

Any upgrades or remodeling to your bathroom will make an impact on your home price. Bathroom renovations can be expensive, but sometimes it can be what is needed to level the competition.

 

3. Home renovations. Repairs, improvement, upgrades, anything you have done to make your home more efficient in keeping your family safe and secure will have an effect on its price.

 

For example, upgrading to energy efficient windows may seem like a small thing, but it has at least an 80% ROI.


4. Landscape improvements. Fixing your fence, repainting your porch, adding flower boxes, planting perennials and pruning your lawn will go a long way to improving the price of your home. It also makes the home more attractive to buyers!

 

Are you ready to know your home’s worth? Call me, Melissa Wiggans, at (210) 332-0310.  I can give you a free home valuation and you are under no obligation to list with me. I have been a real estate agent for more than 20 years and I truly love helping my clients with their real estate needs.

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