Understanding what your home is worth starts with knowing what factors influence its market value. Key elements include the condition of your home, square footage, location, updates or amenities, and recent comparable home sales in your area.
For a more accurate estimate than online tools can provide, contact one of our expert local agents for a free, personalized home evaluation. We use real-time market data, neighborhood trends, and recent comparable sales to determine your home’s true value—not just an algorithm.
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Another method is to check your latest property tax bill, which shows your tax-assessed value. This number is typically a percentage of your home’s fair market value. If you know your state’s assessment ratio (usually between 80%–90%), you can estimate your home’s market value by dividing the assessed value by that percentage.
Example: A home assessed at $300,000 in a state with an 85% assessment rate would have an estimated market value of about $352,900.*
Still curious about your home's value? For the most accurate pricing, connect with a local expert at Home Journey Realty for a personalized, no-obligation home valuation.
Looking to increase your home’s value before listing it? The good news is, you don’t need to spend a fortune. Simple, budget-friendly updates—like decluttering, washing windows and walls, and swapping in brighter, energy-efficient light bulbs—can make a noticeable impact on how your home shows to potential buyers.
If you're aiming for a bigger return, larger improvements such as kitchen and bathroom renovations or adding an extra bedroom often lead to a higher sales price.
Another powerful strategy is professional home staging. Staging helps buyers visualize how they’ll live in the space and can significantly enhance your home’s appeal both online and in person.
Need help deciding what’s worth the investment? Our agents at Home Journey Realty are happy to walk you through cost-effective ways to prepare your home for sale.
The time your home spends on the market depends on several factors, including location, how competitively your home is priced, and how aggressively your home is marketed.
Statistics show that if a home is properly priced, an offer should come in within the first 12 showings.
If you want to speed up the sales process, don’t underestimate the value of staging. Research shows that well-staged homes can sell up to 32 percent faster than homes that aren’t staged.
A real estate agent can help with all aspects of the selling process, from pricing to marketing to handling the intricacies of closing.
An agent will negotiate on your behalf to secure the best price - and quickest sale - possible. Looking for an agent who can help guide you through the selling process? Feel free to contact us!
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