| Knowing the value of a home or condo is very useful | | | | proportional to its size. In general, the bigger the size |
| when you are buying, selling or refinancing property. | | | | of the property, the more value it has. |
| If you are a property owner in San Diego and want | | | | Living space Your realtor will measure the square |
| to find out the value of your home or condo, then | | | | footage of your home to ascertain how much living |
| ask a San Diego realtor to help you assess your | | | | space your home contains. In general, homes with |
| propertys market value. Most Realtors provide this as | | | | more square footage tend to be worth more than |
| a free service to prospective home sellers. | | | | smaller homes. |
| A professional approach and thorough market | | | | Assessment of condition The realtor will assess the |
| knowledge is vital for assessing the market value of | | | | general condition of your home, which impacts the |
| a property. This is why it is always better to opt for | | | | home's value. He/she may also recommend |
| a realtor than use online property valuation tools. A | | | | improvements at this stage to help you augment the |
| realtor offers the unique advantage of giving you an | | | | value of your home. |
| accurate estimate of your homes value based on his | | | | Architectural style Home styles that are in vogue add |
| her intricate knowledge of local market conditions and | | | | more value to your home. |
| comparable homes in the community. | | | | Age of your home In general, newer homes attract |
| Several factors are taken into account by your San | | | | higher prices than comparable older homes. However, |
| Diego realtor when he/she assesses your San Diego | | | | this principal does not necessarily apply to unique |
| home. They are: | | | | properties or historic homes. |
| Type of housing Different types of homes have | | | | Features and facilities The realtor also evaluates the |
| different pricing. Your realtor will evaluate your | | | | various features your home contains such as the |
| home's market value based on what its previous use | | | | number of bedrooms, baths, fireplaces, type of |
| has been - as a primary home, secondary home, | | | | heating and cooling systems, amount of space for |
| vacation home or rental. | | | | parking, storage, etc. |
| Type of property Your homes value will differ | | | | Location - The San Diego neighborhood where your |
| depending on its type, whether it is a single-family | | | | home is located contributes greatly to its value. |
| home, multiple-family home, condominium, town | | | | Homes in communities with high demand tend to be |
| house, etc. | | | | more expensive than communities with low demand. |
| Size of property The value of your home is | | | | |