Well another year is in the books. I hope you had an incredible 2016! As you will see below, there are recap of the most viewed articles in 2016 on NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com. There are a variety from home buying suggestions, recent sales, preparing to sell and area descriptions in Newport Beach. Click on the links below for the full article, and find re-caps of each article.
Oceanfront Homes for Sale in Newport Beach CA
Newport Beach offers varied community settings depending upon the needs of a home buyer. As a home buyer you may be interested in a single family home with larger set backs to have more space and privacy. The homes which are beach close typically have smaller lots, and the set backs are also smaller.
Newport Beach oceanfront homes is an opportunity for to reside in one and enjoy the incredible ocean and Catalina Island view. Also investors appreciate this area as well, as many of these properties are zoned R2 meaning they can rent them out for weekly rentals and have a favorable cap rate. Weekly rentals in the summer come at a premium and are often times filled in advance.
Oceanfront homes may have the boardwalk in front of them which is a fun environment with changing scenery. There are also parts of the oceanfront which has no boardwalk in front of them which does offer more privacy.
Just Sold in Newport Beach CA
Articles written that have just sold are typically favorites as neighbors and fellow home owners want to see what the property sold for, so they can compare their own equity. If you are interested and wanting to know the market value of your property, contact us for a complimentary market analysis which can be directly emailed to you.
This property which was sold in Newport Terrace in Newport Beach was sold with multiple offers. Newport Terrace in Newport Beach has recently undergone a major remodel with exterior siding and roofing. There is also a community association with pool area including spas and sport court as well.
For more information about Newport Terrace in Newport Beach, please contact me.
Tips for Selling your Newport Beach Home
Are you considering selling your Newport Beach home? When a home is presented well, it will sell. It is imperative that your home be in tip top condition before putting it on the market in order to get top dollar for your property. There are many considerations when selling your Newport Beach home and the main considerations are to address deferred maintenance and repair any outstanding items. If these items are left they will be discovered in a home inspection and often times deferred maintenance may caution a buyer as they think the home has not been maintained.
De-clutter and remove personal items and photos. Remember, less is more it is important that the home be presented in a manner that is neutral so that a potential home buyer can see themselves there. Often times buyers or looky-loos will get distracted by personal photos.
Curb appeal is huge and that is the first impression that someone will have of the house, be sure flower beds are neatly maintained and add seasonal color to enhance the flower beds.
If you need additional information about preparing your home to sell, please contact us.
What is Your Newport Beach Home Worth
There are many methods of obtaining the value of your Newport Beach home and it is important to find out what that is prior to listing to sell. There are internet estimates which are not always accurate as they don’t take into account the specifics about your home. You may also hire an appraiser who will come out and typically measure for square footage of a property, and look at similar properties that have sold to come up with a value. There is a fee for utilizing an appraiser.
Additionally, you can utilize a Realtor® who is knowledgable of the area and neighborhood to prepare a comparative market analysis for your consideration.
If you are considering selling or are just curious as the value of your Newport Beach home, please contact us and we will prepare a complimentary market analysis of your property.
What to Disclose When Selling Your Home?
When you are selling your home, it is in your best interest as a Newport Beach home seller to get your home in tip top condition before putting it on the market. Be sure to address any deferred maintenance and prepare your home to sell so that you can get top dollar!
Owning your home, you may have repaired some items and these are things that home buyers are entitled to know about prior to purchasing the home.
Disclosures include information such as lead based paint, water leaks, water intrusion, and have repairs been done with or without permits. And with the drought in California, there are new updated disclosures about the plumbing fixtures as well.
In general, if in doubt disclose, as a seller you want the buyer to be aware of what they are buying.
If we can answer any questions about home disclosures, please contact us.
Home Buying at a Glance
Select a Realtor: Are you considering purchasing a home in Newport Beach? There are many considerations. When you are considering one of the largest purchases that you will ever make, it is essential that you work with a licensed Real Estate Professional.
If you do not have a lender, your Realtor® will recommend one for you and it is important to obtain pre-approval prior to beginning looking at homes.
Your Realtor® will guide you through the home buying process, but if you would like more information about the home buying process, please contact us.
These were the most viewed articles on our website and if we can answer any questions about any of these articles or the home buying or selling process, please contact us. Happy 2017!
