While a home appraisal is typically done after an offer on a home is accepted, there can be real benefits to having an appraisal done before listing your home for sale. An appraisal is meant to determine a home’s fair market value by considering the home’s condition, size, location, and features in comparison to recently Continue…
4 Benefits of Getting an Appraisal Before You Sell Your Home
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How to Increase the Appeal of a Condo for Buyers
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Condo sellers in downtown San Diego have enjoyed very favorable market conditions since around 2015. Bidding wars and rising home prices have been important factors in the extended sellers’ market, and regional economic conditions are at some of their most prosperous levels in history, but something that was bound to happen started emerging in the Continue…
4 Things to Do to Get Your Condo Sold Fast
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Common wisdom suggests that condominium units in downtown San Diego would sell very quickly throughout 2018 because of seller market conditions that have been experienced since late 2015, but reports from real estate analytics firm CoreLogic tell a different story. The negotiating power is still in the hands of sellers, but the median number of Continue…
When you’re first starting the process of putting a loft on the market, setting your asking price will be one of the most difficult things you do. It might seem relatively straightforward, but if you set the wrong price you could end up losing money or scaring away potential buyers. Many inexperienced sellers make the Continue…
Steps to Take If Your Condo Is in a Bidding War
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Bidding wars have become quite common, especially in hot markets like downtown San Diego. While it’s normal to receive several offers on downtown San Diego condos, it’s possible for the offers to get competitive and launch a bidding war. To many sellers, nothing sounds better than a bidding war on their home, but multiple offers Continue…
5 Tips for Making Money When Flipping a Condo
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According to a recent survey taken among San Diego members of the National Association of Realtors, condominium units are the preferred type of dwelling among 12 percent of prospective homebuyers. In 2018, construction of single-family homes in San Diego County will not be as active as during previous years. However, condominium towers are expected to Continue…
One of the top tips for those selling real estate in 92101 is to remove clutter. Tidying up a property lets buyers focus on the home’s positive features without being distracted by a mess. If you have been living in the same location for a while, decluttering may be easier said than done. Use these Continue…
As the owner of a condo for sale in downtown San Diego, you should not be surprised to get multiple offers when your property is listed for sale. For many housing markets across the United States, bidding wars among prospective buyers have been called the “new normal” of real estate transactions since 2016, and this Continue…
Features Every Penthouse Buyer Wants
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Buyers shopping for penthouses in Gaslamp or another neighborhood in downtown San Diego expect luxurious finishes, prime location, and sprawling space. Still, some features are in higher demand than others. Here are some of the most popular features buyers today expect from a penthouse property. Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Location may be crucial, but it’s not enough Continue…
What’s Preventing You from Selling Your Loft?
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As the owner of a loft in San Diego, you are currently in a great position to list your property and make the most out of current conditions in the real estate market. If you feel hesitant to list your property now, you are not alone. Many homeowners tend to feel a bit of apprehension Continue…
7 Tips for Staging Small Condo Units
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Staging a condo is a proven way to increase its selling price. Staging doesn’t just set the scene and help buyers picture themselves in your home. It can also highlight the condo’s best features or draw the eye away from potentially negative aspects. Small spaces benefit the most from staging because it makes the home Continue…
7 Reasons to Consider Selling Your Condo
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If you are the owner of a condo in downtown San Diego, your property is among the most sought-after real estate in the United States, and you will likely be able to entertain a few bids should you choose to enter the red-hot sellers’ market. The American housing market is not entirely cyclical. Periods of Continue…
Selling a luxury property is a completely different experience than trying to sell in the budget real estate market. The buyers who are willing to pay top dollar for extra luxuries normally have different priorities. Most 92101 real estate experts find buyers of luxury properties are especially interested in these 8 qualities. 1. Exotic Materials Continue…
5 Things You Need to Disclose When Selling a Condo
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If you are thinking about selling your condominium unit in San Diego, it’s a good time to do so. The local housing market is warming up thanks to healthy demand from buyers interested in the downtown lifestyle. However, there is something important you should know about selling your condo: section 4525 of the California Civil Continue…
How to Prep Your Loft Before Selling It
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Lofts in downtown San Diego have become increasingly popular, which has made some current loft owners decide to sell their properties. Once the decision to sell your loft has been made, there are several steps you will want to take to ensure a successful transaction. Consider the following tips prior to listing your loft on Continue…
Top 4 Tips for Beginner Condo Flippers
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Flipping properties is big business for some people, and a few of these entrepreneurs prefer to focus on flipping condos rather than single-family homes. Here are a few tips to help you start your new flipping career off on the right foot. 1. Put Together a Reliable Team Find 92101 real estate agents you can Continue…
Though buying lofts, condos, and penthouses in Cortez Hill San Diego and renting them out can be a good investment, there may come a time when you decide to sell a property. Unfortunately, this can be difficult if you have a tenant who is in the middle of a lease. It is possible to sell Continue…
5 Ways Hot Markets Are Bad for Sellers
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Everyone thinks a hot market is ideal for sellers, and though there are plenty of benefits, hot markets can also hurt sellers as well. If you are thinking of upgrading your downtown San Diego loft, keep the following things in mind. 1. Selling Too Fast You might not think it’s possible to sell your place too Continue…
The listing for your condo in downtown San Diego could easily be the first thing potential buyers see, so you want to make sure you’re making a good impression. Here are a few ways to write the perfect listing. Be Honest Don’t bury less attractive details hoping people won’t find out. They will, and they Continue…
An open house is the perfect way to showcase your East Village loft for sale. To make the most of this opportunity, it pays to invest a little time and energy into addressing minor imperfections that may be off-putting to prospective buyers. For less than a $1,000, you can make sure that your condo or Continue…