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VALUE SYSTEM

For many home buyers, understanding what makes one home more valuable than another seems a bit arbitrary. But the reality is that various features can add thousands of dollars to the value of a home. Some of these include:

• Square footage: How big is the house?
• Design: Is it a colonial or ranch?
• Floor plan: How well do the rooms "flow"?
• Quality of the neighborhood: Is it a highly desirable locale?
• Quality of the public school system: Whether or not you have children who will attend the schools is irrelevant.
• Proximity to public transportation, religious centers, shopping and schools.
• Quality of construction: Was it built by a reputable builder?
• Lot size, view and quality of landscaping.
• How busy the street is. Houses located on "double-yellow line" streets are less valuable than those on streets less-traveled.

Your CRS agent, Risa Saltman can help you understand why these factors are important and how best to gauge your home's true value. Risa can also perform a comparative market analysis - an informal analysis of comparable homes in the neighborhood - and recommend a certified appraiser, who can calculate the value of a home at any given time.

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Question: Why do fish live in salt water?

Answer: Because pepper makes them sneeze!

Question: How do I price my home correctly?

Answer: If the thought of putting your house on the market leaves you seeing dollar signs around every corner, you may want to slow down.

Sellers intent on cashing in may hinder their chances by pricing their home too high. A price that is deemed too high can discourage potential buyers from even viewing your home and can set high expectations for those who do come to check it out.

Taking a realistic and objective approach when valuing your home isn’t always easy, but it may save you heartache and disappointment in the long run. Be sure to consult your REALTOR® and listen to their advice. Consider what other homes in your neighborhood have been listed at — not what they’ve sold for. And weigh the costs and benefits of your final listing price with your own circumstances. Is your house in as good condition as other homes in your area? Are you in a hurry to sell? Can you afford to offer other incentives to potential buyers? These are just some of the issues that your REALTOR ® Risa Saltman, will use to help you price your home at the right dollar figure.

Have questions? email Risa at questions@risa.net or call her at 1-800-699-4901

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