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Q & A with the real estate expert
ASK ALLISON VAN WIG

WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH?

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Dear Allison, I’m Dear Lauren, The those that are currently on the Remember that no
ready for a change! decision to sell your market, those that have sold, matter how priceless your
Q I’ve to home is big, huge or were listed and expired kitchen remodel, re-finished
sell my home and even. But once you know within a reasonably recent basement, or how pristine
upgrade in the suburbs. you’re ready, there’s nothing time period. By comparing your Spring cleaning was,
Before I am able to purchase that can get in your way. the trends of local listings, you your area’s market makes
my next home, I need to Except the market value can make sure your home is or breaks the value of each
know what price I’ll be able of your home. So let’s first listed at the best possible price home and the price that a
sell my current home for. figure out how to know for to sell. This analysis is one of buyer is willing to pay. Price
Over the past few years I’ve sure what your home is worth the most important steps that your home too high and it
upgraded the appliances, and how you can get top you will need to complete as a could be passed up. Price it
remodeled various rooms and dollar at sale. seller (remember that a CMA too low, and you could lose
The first step is to must be completed with
landscaped, so I believe my complete a survey of your help of a licensed real estate value from the hard work
home is worth much more local landscape through a professional). you put into it. If you want
today than it was when I Comparative Market Analysis. Once the analysis of your to know what your home is
purchased it. I’m not sure how A Comparative Market home is complete, you’ll worth and be ready to move
to determine how much I will Analysis (CMA) gives you, have a good idea of what the into your new dream home
Allison Van Wig
be able to list it for so before I the homeowner, information best price for your home will in the least amount of time, (CA BRE #00985700) is the
dive into it, what are the first about houses similar to yours, be. You’ll then be ready for give us a call. My team is Owner of Van Wig & Associates
steps to take in determining and similarities including a final appraisal and to get here to help you weigh each you can call or email her at:
the new value of my house? size, amenities and location. your home listed on your factor of your home’s worth 562-882-1581 or
- Lauren It compares your home to area’s MLS. and get you the best offer. n Allison@superbroker.com

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