Seaside Home Values Important Factor In Obtaining Mortgage Loan

By Hubert Miles

Mortgages depend significantly on the value of the seaside property that is involved. Consequently, it is important to know how much your seaside property is worth before heading into refinancing plans, looking for a home loan, or selling a house.

One option to you is to see what homes in your neighborhood have sold in the last 6 months. Find seaside homes that are comparable to yours and ask your real estate agent if they will pull the MLS information on the homes for you.

If you don't have the time and don't mind paying someone to do this for you, you can always hire an appraiser. An appraiser will visits the seaside home and compare it to other seaside homes that have sold recently. The appraiser will also take into account any renovations, special features or amenities with the home. Generally the appraisal will cost around $400.

An appraiser can also tell you the replacement value of the property. This is how much an appraiser estimates it will cost to build a similar house on an unoccupied lot. The appraiser will take the age of the home into account to make a better estimate with deterioration and depreciation in mind.

One point that also needs to be made is that a homes appraised value, replacement value, and worth are threes separate things. A seaside home's worth is established by what a buyer is willing to pay for the home. A homes estimated or appraised value is defined by one of the methods listed above, while its worth is eventually established by what potential buyers are willing to pay for it. Replacement cost is also established by the market, with the primary factors being the cost of materials and labor.

Closing Remarks

If you are about to put your seaside home on the market, talk to your real estate agent about adding a small buffer in to the price to account for repairs or negotiations. Your agent will be able to help you establish a selling price for your seaside property. - 31387

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