What Is My New Braunfels Home Value?

What is my New Braunfels Home Value?

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When beginning the process of selling your home, it is always best to start with knowing its current value.  Several points affect your home's value, such as location (close to the beach?  downtown?), upgrades (hardwood floors?  stainless appliances?), neighborhood (singles?  family-friendly? amenities such as a community pool or walking trails?), asking price (too high?  too low which will raise questions of why?), and seasons (near a major holiday?  mid-summer?).  An experienced Realtor will be able to explain to you your home's current value AND how you can go about increasing that value, sometimes with some very easy steps!  Some points are out of your control, but others can be easily corrected.

How will you go about finding the Realtor who will get you the most money for your home and get it sold quickly?  You must select an experienced real estate agent.  While all agents are licensed to perform the same function, only an agent with experience really knows what works and what doesn't.  Dawn Loding is a Realtor with more than a decade of experience in all real estate transactions, and her track record speaks for itself.  

You get to choose your Realtor, and when you do, you need to make sure they have a great marketing plan.  Today's real estate market is fueled by the internet, and 95% of home buyers start with an online search.  The Loding Group's online marketing plan is like no other. Call Dawn Loding today and let her share her unique marketing plan with you.  

 Before you list with any agent, call Dawn Loding FIRST at 830/481-7580, or contact The Loding Group from her website at www.LivingNewBraunfels.com.  Let The Loding Group prove their worth to you!

Home Value Estimator - What Is My Home Worth?

Home Value Estimator

If you are just beginning to consider selling your home in New Braunfels, Texas, the first thing you’ll want to know is “what is my home worth?”  For this, you can start with a simple Home Value Estimator with this free real estate home valuation estimate on what your home is worth.

Of course, you love your home.  Selling your home will be a difficult decision to make, as it is hard to step back and look at your home with an unbiased eye. Five factors* determine your home’s value, and we’ll outline those below:

Location, location, location!  A great house in a bad location can decrease its home value as much as 50%.  Also, if yours is the biggest, best-kept home in your mid-range neighborhood, your home’s price-per-square-foot will tend to be less than if it were the smallest home in a top-range neighborhood.   It’s also important to note how close freeways, landfills, shopping centers, etc., are to the home, as all these factors play a part in your home’s value.

Outdated Construction, Appliances, and Decor  If your appliances are over 15 years old, if your carpet has not been replaced since the ‘80s, your home may appraise at up to 10% less than if you had updated them.  Consider replacement costs versus allowances when placing your home on the market.

Renters  Has your property been a rental home?  Are the homes surrounding yours rental properties?  Often, renters do not maintain a home as an owner would, and this can decrease the value of your home.  

Major Upgrades  Buyers don’t want to pay for major unnecessary upgrades to a home.  If you have recently upgraded your plumbing, replaced your roof, or installed a pool, it’s wise not to count on that increasing the value of your home.  If the upgrade is necessary (i.e., a 40-year-old failing roof), it’s important to do it, but if a thorough repair can be made instead, that is your best route to get the most out of your home’s sale.

Fencing  The largest buyer-pool consists of families with children and pets, and they want a safe, enclosed place for both to play.  If your home does not have a fenced-in backyard, consider installing one prior to listing.  Or, if your fence is in disrepair, this is the time to have it fixed or re-stained.

Though so many things can decrease your home’s value that are out of your control, some simple things can increase it.  Make your house as bright and appealing as possible with as much natural light indoors as you are able to bring in.  Keep your lawn trimmed, place pots of greenery at your front door, hang a wreath, and pressure-wash your porch and driveway to make a great first impression.  Hire a top real estate agent such as Dawn Loding of The Loding Group at Keller Williams in New Braunfels, Texas, and she will provide a one-hour consultation with a professional home stager at no charge to you in order to help you get the most out of your home’s value!  Call Dawn Loding at 830/481-7580 today, and click here to find your home’s value NOW!

What Are "Closing Costs" When Selling Your Home?

What are “closing costs” when selling your home?

What is the price of selling your New Braunfels home?  It isn’t as simple as selling a sweater.  Selling a home includes fees, taxes, commissions, and many other miscellaneous costs that can really add up as closing costs.  When you sign with a top real estate agent like Dawn Loding of The Loding Group at Keller Williams in New Braunfels, Texas, you’ll receive a list of your estimated expenses, to be deducted at closing.  Overall, you should expect the following:

• Title Search Fees
• Repairs
• Home Warranty
• Notary Fees
• Recording Fees
• Escrow Fees
• Mortgage Pay-off Balance
• Loan Pay-off Fee
• Pre-payment Penalty
• Lien Releases
• Seller Concessions
• Termite Letter
• Commissions for listing/selling realtors

There may be further costs associated with the sale of your home, and your realtor should describe those in advance, so you’ll have no surprises at closing.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll address these costs in detail, so bookmark this page so you won’t miss an installment.

What are Title Search Fees?

Also called Title Insurance, this fee is paid to the Title company to ensure that you can sell your home without any liens or other encumbrances clouding the title.  A title search will also turn up any restrictions and homeowners associations connected with your New Braunfels property.  
Title insurance protects an owner's financial interest in their property against loss due to title defects, liens, or other such encumbrances. It will defend against a lawsuit attacking the title, or reimburse the insured for the actual monetary loss incurred, up to the dollar amount of insurance provided by the policy.
The owner's policy assures a purchaser that the title to the property is clean and free from all defects, liens and encumbrances except those listed in the policy or excluded from the policy's coverage. It also covers losses and damages suffered if the title is unmarketable.  The policy also provides coverage for loss if there is no right of access to the land. Although these are the basic coverages, broader owner's policies can cover other losses.

The liability limit of the owner's policy is typically the purchase price paid for the property. Of course, coverages can be added or deleted with a variety of endorsements that cover many common issues. A top real estate agent such as Dawn Loding of The Loding Group at Keller Williams in New Braunfels, Texas can provide information about the price of title search and insurance before the real estate contract is signed.

If you are thinking about selling your home, contact The Loding Group to find your home’s value and speak to Dawn Loding, a New Braunfels Realtor with over a decade of experience in selling homes quickly and for top-dollar!  Act NOW, while the market is still HOT!  Call Dawn Loding at 830/481-7580 today, and click here to find your home’s value NOW!