Tips for Selling Rancho Santa Fe Homes

Rancho Santa Fe HOME BUYING MORTGAGE PITFALLS TO AVOID

ALL MORTGAGES ARE NOT ALIKE. There are far too many variables�type of mortgage, term, lender and amount of points to mention a few�not to investigate all of your options in Rancho Santa Fe. Don�t simply accept the first plan presented to you, whether it is from a mortgage broker, an agent or on the recommendation of a friend. Spend time comparing to get the best plan for you.

HOME INSPECTION � A MUST. If you should ever think about skipping the Rancho Santa Fe home inspection in order to save money, stop and give yourself a good shaking. In the scheme of things, the Home Inspection fee is small potatoes but it is a very important step for any buyer to take. Going without a Home Inspection or choosing an unqualified inspector puts you at risk for not knowing about potentially expensive or even hazardous defects in the property.

Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate Title Insurance

A Rancho Santa Fe mortgage policy that insures the lender remains in effect until the loan is paid off. An owner�s policy insures the buyer and remains in effect as long as the owner or the owner�s heirs own the property. An owner policy may cost a little more than a lender policy. For example, an owner policy may run somewhere around $3.50 per $1000.00 of home value while a policy for lender protection may run in the neighborhood of $2.50 per $1000.00 of home value.

The Rancho Santa Fe real estate Title Company searches and examines public records to determine if any problems with the title exist. Your real estate agents works very closely with the Title Company to help clear up any past clouds that may affect the transfer of title to the new owner.

Building Rancho Santa Fe Home Equity

A popular question from prospective Rancho Santa Fe homebuyers relates to building home equity. Buyers like to estimate how much a home may increase in value based upon past appreciation. One of the many advantages of home ownership is that appreciation is based on the home�s market value rather than on the actual dollar amount invested or the down payment so that a $100,000.00 home that appreciates 5% is now worth $105,000.00, especially in Rancho Santa Fe.

With a typical 30-year loan, most of your monthly payment goes toward interest payments with only small amounts going to the principle in the early years. Only half the principle is repaid in the first 23 years of the loan. You can build Rancho Santa Fe home equity faster by choosing a 15-year loan instead of a 30-year loan.

What Makes Rancho Santa Fe Sell?

Books have been written about this topic but to be concise, successful sale depends on six factors: Price; Terms; Location; The Home�s Condition; The Home�s Accessibility and the Marketing exposure the Rancho Santa Fe receives.

Price is what a willing seller and a willing buyer agree on. Price is determined by the current market, which fluctuates causing home values and prices to fluctuate. Often Rancho Santa Fe that does not sell is over-priced for the current market. Terms can vary as well. Some owners want payment in full, some are willing to carry a second.

Location is a major consideration in pricing and desirability for Rancho Santa Fe. Has the neighborhood gone to pot or does it look like a street at Disneyland? Are there open spaces nearby or is the home located in the middle of commercial district?

Rancho Santa Fe BARGAINS

A bargain exists in the mind of a buyer when entering into an agreement to exchange goods when the buyer thinks the price is favorable. Bargains can always be found in the Rancho Santa Fe market if a buyer is patient and willing to wait for a truly motivated seller. In economic downturns many people believe that foreclosures and short sales are automatically bargains when, in fact, this may not be the case.

Rancho Santa Fe BASICS

Location, location, location pretty much describes the basics of all real estate markets and the Rancho Santa Fe market is no exception. A lovely estate home next door to a power plant or on a hill where major sliding has occurred is not as valuable as that same home in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. This is why most astute buyers tend to rely on real estate agents who are well versed in the community and know the area well.