The Definition Of A
Comparative Market Evaluation
At Century 21 Avon, in Cambridge, we pride ourselves on helping prospective sellers understand our marketplace and more importantly, the value of
property within our marketplace.
We will provide you with a complementary written market analysis of your property, including recently sold properties, pending properties and the
properties currently for sale.
The report will include thoughts and conclusions on what the comparable properties tell us about the value of your property, with focus on the key components of real estate value:
1) Location: You can't get away from this one. This is the most immutable of real estate value functions and therefore has the most impact. We consider the value of homes in the neighborhood, the proximity of the home to desirable schools and other public facilities including
transportation.
2) Size: We will take into consideration the size of the home and the land on the subject property as well as the comparable properties.
3) Condition: A house that has been better maintained and shows better will always sell for more than one that has had deferred (neglected) maintenance and needs work. We will consider over 30 factors of condition.
4) Desirable amenities: If a house has amenities that are currently popular in the marketplace, it will bring a higher price.
5) Calculate the price per square foot: The average price per square foot for homes in your neighborhood, shouldn't be the sole determinant of
the asking price for your home, but it can be a useful starting point. Keep in mind that various methodologies can be used to calculate square footage.
Create a Marketing Plan
Selling can entail a variety of marketing strategies. Once listed, and upon your authorization, the home will be quickly entered into MLS (Multiple
Listing Service) and placed on http://www.century21avon.com.
Much of an agent's work will be quiet and unseen yet important. The quiet telephone calls, the work with contacts, arranging for and marketing open houses, the follow-ups with open-house visitors, conversations with ad respondents, web postings and other outreach efforts, are all part of the process required to sell homes.
Your agent will create a marketing plan for your home that will help distinguish it in your local marketplace and attract buyers to your property. This will include posting your listing on over 50 websites (including REALTOR.com, boston.com, etc) holding open houses and more. Your
Century 21 Avon Sales Professional, often uses the Century 21 Customized Marketing System, to create a personalized selling program for clients. It's purpose is to sell homes at the best price possible in the shortest amount of time.
Preparing your home to sell:
Now it's time to get your home ready for the spotlight. Start with a good cleaning, then eliminate any clutter, add a fresh coat of paint and tidy up the yard. In our report, we will detail other tips that can help boost a
home's curb appeal and impress potential buyers, once they're in the door, that are specific to your property.
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