🏡What Are the Closing Costs of Selling a Home in New Canaan CT

Three kinds of costs when you’re selling a home

People often ask me,”If I were to sell my home, about how much will it cost me?” We all know there are more than just the closing costs when selling your house in New Canaan, CT.

I’m thrilled to share with you the different stages of costs that you need to be aware of when you’re in the process of selling your property, from starting to sell it until the day you hand your keys to the new owner.

• The costs when you are gearing your house to sell - To attract other people to view your house, you need to prepare it and make it appealing and irresistable. Take care of the maintenance and repairs that you have been putting on hold. Prioritize them.

Talk to me, Debbie Laemmerhirt, to understand what to focus on. Focus on your walls, doors, and curb appeal. Ask referrals from friends and local stores who usually have business cards by the desk. Ask around and get quotes until you decide which one you like best. Always go with the one who can give you the best value.

Let’s take a look at this breakdown:

• Home repairs, maintenance
• Staging your home
• Pre-sale inspection

The costs will vary depending on the size of your home and scope of what needs to be improved.

• The costs of being in contract to sell your home. Yes, that’s right! It’s possible that there are still costs linked when your buyer gets your home inspected.

In New Canaan, CT, the buyer normally pays for the licensed home inspector who will perform the inspection. However, you can still be on the hook in case the pool and the septic tank need to be opened for inspection. Again, these can be eliminated if you had your pre-sale inspection.

Closing costs are the most expensive part of selling your home!

If you’ve made it through preparing your house, your escrow and now you’re meeting the new owner, this is where closing costs come into play.

• Pay off mortgage loan balance
• Unpaid property taxes
• Unpaid association fees
• Commission (It usually defaults to 5-6% of sale price)

• Attorney fee
• Recording fees
• Conveyance taxes
• Capital gains taxes (A topic that you should best discuss with your accountant)

It is lucrative to choose an attorney that specializes in real estate transactions. This is also to be at peace that you’re being represented correctly and protected in the sale of your asset. Don’t forget about the taxes!

In the entire state of Connecticut, towns normally charge .25% of the sale price while the state charges .75% of the total sale price. But take note that there are particular towns that charge higher than .25%. Just don’t forget to consider the 1% sales tax.

This topic is huge when you visit my website at Closing Process When You Sell a Home in New Canaan CT.

Work with the best REALTORⓇ in town!

New Canaan is a great place in Fairfield County,  CT. I know this place with all my heart and I know that it’s not difficult to sell your house in this location. It’s known as one of the most prosperous communities in the United States. It’s close to high-rating schools, recreational facilities and top-notch amenities.

I can be with you until the closing day and come in prepared with the documents and will make sure there are no unanswered questions when it comes to your home.  It makes good business sense to be with you through the entire process.  

Call me, Debbie Laemmerhirt, at  203-994-4297. Let’s make this a one of a kind partnership!

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What's My Candlewood Lake Home Value?

Thinking about selling your home?

Before putting your property on the market, one of the first things that you have to do is to determine the value of your Candlewood Lake home.

Your home’s value is what a ready buyer is willing to pay for your property. It is not based on what you initially paid for the house or how much you’ve spent to improve the property.

There are many factors that can affect your home’s market value.

Location

The neighborhood is one of the biggest influencers of a home’s value. A great home in a poor location can blow a significant amount off a property’s worth.

Is your home in proximity to public transportation, shopping facilities, and quality local school? Homes that are close to shopping locations, and ones with easy access to major highways, tend to sell for more than ones far away from everything.

Features

Another key factor that affects the value of your Candlewood Lake home is the feature it provides. Today, more buyers prefer homes that offer spacious, flowing floor plans and high ceilings.

The age and size of your home as compared to other nearby properties also play a part in determining your home’s worth.

Condition

Buyers will also consider the condition of your home when deciding if they want to purchase it and how much they will pay for it.

If your Candlewood Lake home is in excellent condition, it has a much higher potential for top dollar than one that is obviously in need of basic routine maintenance.

Expect that buyers will check paints, floor covering, walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows. They will also be inspecting plumbing, electrical work, repairs, bathrooms, and kitchen.

Market Conditions

When the market is full of similar properties for sale and buyers are few, you can expect to sell your home for less than you would if there were fewer homes for sale and lots of eager potential buyers.

Upgrades

Some home improvements can increase the value of your home. To make the most of your remodeling budget, focus on features that most home buyers really want to see.

Seller Motivation

Seller motivation is another factor that affects the offer price made by the buyer. The most common motivated seller is someone who has already bought his or her next home or is relocating to a new area.

If you have already bought a home in a new area you may be willing to accept a lower price to quickly complete the sale your current house and avoid the prospect of making two mortgage payments at the same time.

Marketing Strategies

The marketing plan of your real estate agent will determine the amount of interest that your property will generate. In addition, your agent’s level of skill and expertise in the negotiating process will also affect the amount of money you’ll be able to get for your home.

It is important to choose the best real estate professional who will market your most valuable asset.

Are you ready to sell your home?

I can help you get the most accurate value of your home. I’m a real estate professional with years of experience under my belt.

Call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, anytime at 203-994-4297.

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🏡What's My Ridgefield CT Home Value?

It’s wise to know the value of your home as a seller

When was the last time you checked the value of your home? This a lucrative season for utilizing tools that are either online or possibly given by a REALTORⓇ.

The great news is you’ll never run out of options to know your home standing in the market since most home value estimators can now be accessed anytime on different websites.

These are all advantages if you’re thinking of selling your home, considering getting a loan, finally doing the renovation that your family has planned for a long time, or perhaps it could be something that you do on an annual basis to know your home status in your local real estate market.

What are the steps that you can do to know the worth of your home in Ridgefield CT?

The value of your property is determined by a number of different criteria. I ask my clients to use Homes in Connecticut Home Value Estimator. But I don’t end there since home valuations are estimated figures and are dependent on the information you supply.

If you know you have enough equity to enlist your house to sell, you have probably gone online and compared values of other homes which is a smart move!

That’s probably what I would do, too. But let me share with you something that I know and have seen all these years while  I have been working this job: if you need a more specific help, complement the work that you do online with a lot of help from your trusted REALTORⓇ.

There’s a personal touch and although my computer is my best aide when I work, I still think better than it. We can work together to perform an equity analysis. I can complete a comparative market analysis (CMA) and this is what will give you the most accurate value of your home.

The value can change depending on what you do to improve your house, your neighborhood and even your local housing market area.

You may like: Preparing Your Home for Sale

What can you do to increase the worth of your home?

There are numerous ways to upgrade your property in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Give your home the nudge that it needs when you’ve finally decided to sell it. You can get your desired price.

• Create space. Increase the value of your house by creating a sense of flow.
• Give emphasis on your landscape. Make sure to cut tangled trees and unruly bushes as they do not help you show the genuine beauty of your house.
• Welcome more light into your home. Know more about sun tubes, also known as light pipes, sunscoops or tubular skylights.  
• Never disregard the basic repairs you’ve been planning to do. The plumbing leaks, rusty rain gutters. They, too, need TLC.

• Start with the door. If you don’t have a conventional door bell, come up with something innovative. Use chimes! Never underestimate the power of a front door.

I can’t wait to work with you. If you have not made up your mind, take note of my number, 203-994-4297, and call me when you’re ready to discuss your plans. This is Debbie Laemmerhirt, and I’m at your service!

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What's My Washington CT Home Value?

Have a ballpark figure when knowing the price of your home

If you’re considering selling your home in Washington CT, or have already made a choice to sell it, it’s important to have a good sense of what your home is worth in today’s market.

I have been in the real estate business for many years and I’ve encountered and have seen sellers follow specific factors that help them find out the worth of their home.

Your home is really only worth what someone will pay. So you’ll have to wait until you start getting offers to know. You also need to know that the value changes from time to time. The market fluctuates just as school ratings go up and down.

What can you do to increase the value of your home?

Even before pricing your home, you may have already gone online to check a few home value estimators. You may have been given figures according to the information you provided.

There’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, you are encouraged to do your homework by knowing the process of selling a property and having an idea of how much your home in Washington CT will sell for. But remember, these are just “estimators”.

Here are some suggestions that can help your home’s value to go up:

1. Know your property’s strengths. Write down the improvements you’ve made to your home recently. Things like adding a new roof or new insulation to increase your home’s energy efficiency. An expert said that most homes, even with all the bells and whistles, “will fall within a 2.5% range of the average sold price both below and over the number”. Correlate all the comparables or “comps”  in your area  that have sold in the 12 months into a bell curve. That way, you can eliminate the outliers and will come up with a figure that is right for market pricing.
2. Ask your friends for a trusted REALTORⓇ. Technology is a great part of this whole process, but it does not replace a knowledgeable real estate agent or a REALTORⓇ. Ask him or her for a competitive market analysis (CMA) to get the most accurate value of your home or if they are using their own home value estimator, ask for their estimated value. They can tailor the estimate because they know the area better. They are familiar with the most current sales. They can also assist you in hiring an appraiser.
3. These small home improvements can really pay off:

• Paint always provides dramatic results with little investment.
• A nice and simple deck will provide you with more than a place to flip burgers and soak up the sun.
• Remodel your kitchen. You can’t go wrong with an updated kitchen. This is said to net up to 83 % of the cost.
• Replace your windows. Energy-efficient windows eliminate drafts.
• Improve your landscape. You can plant petunias or surround your home with a hedge.

Are you ready to sell your home?

Choosing to sell your home is one of the crucial financial planning decisions that will have a lasting impact on your journey.

This can be done hassle-free. I can help you get the most accurate value of your home.

Call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, anytime at 203-994-4297. Share your plans with me!

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What's My Westport CT Home Value?

The benefits of knowing your home’s value

Are you planning to sell your Westport CT home? Maybe you are thinking of having improvements made. Whether you are considering staying or moving, the following are some ways you can benefit from knowing your home’s value.

1. When you plan to sell your home: To price it correctly and competitively, you want to know the right value of your home.

2. When you plan to get a credit line: When you want to borrow cash against the house, your home’s value comes into play.

3. When you want to do home improvement: If you are thinking of making your home more comfortable, you would first want to know if its worth is still in the range of average home prices in the neighborhood. If your home is among the high end ones in the area, and you still improve it without knowing its worth, you’ll have a difficult time selling it if and when the time comes.

4. When using the home as collateral: Perhaps you need to use the home as a collateral for the business you are putting up.

5. When determining the amount you need for your home insurance: It is important to know actual replacement cost value of your home in case of a disaster.

It could also be that you have no compelling reason to know your home’s worth, just a need to know because it has been many years since you’ve checked and you are curious.

How to determine your home’s worth?

When you have an immediate plan to do any of the things above in the near future, you will want to have your home value right away.

You may be tempted to do it yourself, especially if you think you are familiar with the real estate market and conditions in Westport.

Other homeowners prefer to use the online home value calculator.

Both options are okay, but as a REALTOR® for 12 years, let me say both are risky and there are consequences if the results may not even be close to the right market value of your home.

I have observed many homeowners overprice their home when they are the ones doing the valuation. Online home value calculators are not accurate, and are to be used as a starting point of home valuations, not the actual estimated market value itself.

If the home’s estimated value is off by $10,000 - $15,000, that’s a lot of money on the table. Ask yourself if you are willing to lose that amount just to get your home sold.

If the estimated value happened to be higher than the market price, your home will languish on the market.

What is the best way to know your home’s value?

Request a valuation from at least three real estate agents or REALTORS® in your area.

Real estate agents use the comparative market analysis tool to know your home’s worth.

We can provide you with a list of sold homes in your area which have the same home style, square footage, lot size and age of the home. We can also provide you with a list of your competitors - active homes for sale in Westport CT, so you can check if the price you have in mind is in the range of their home prices.

The CMA has information you can use to come up with the right value for your home.

But more than that, as professionals, we have the experience, knowledge and skills you can put to use.

We can help sell your home for top dollar, and in the shortest amount of time.

We are not miracle workers, but amazing REALTORS® like me know the right ways and techniques to take your home off the market fast. You can know more about me when you visit https://HomesInConnecticutForSale.com/?s=about+Deborah

When you want accuracy and a full report of how your home’s value is estimated, call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt at (203) 994-4297. I can give you a free valuation and you are under no obligation to list with me. My passion is helping my clients enjoy the real estate process, whether they are selling or buying.

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Candlewood Lake Homes for Sale Real Estate Lakefront Property CT

Life on the lake is both for active and laid-back people!

Whether you’re the type who always looks for action or you would choose a more laid-back lifestyle, then life on the lake is perfect for you. It offers a lot of exciting activities that you can do with your friends and loved ones.

One minute you’re doing some adrenaline pumping water skiing and then next thing you know, you’re lounging at the dock holding your favorite book and drinking your favorite fruit juice.

Will you choose boating over birding? Guess what, you can do both when you live in Candlewood Lake Homes.

Come and visit the real estate lakefront properties of Candlewood Lake!

Candlewood has the largest lake in Connecticut.  It is being surrounded by the five towns of Danbury, New Fairfield, Sherman, Brookfield and New Milford. It’s 8.5 square miles, almost 11 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point, a surface area of over 5,000 acres.

According to A Fisheries Guide to Lakes and Ponds of Connecticut, Candlewood Lake is considered to be a boater's and fisherman’s paradise. They say even the residents or visitors who prefer to stay indoors are left with no choice but to join in on all fun with the water sports.  But it’s not just about boating, this place is also big on fishing, diving, water skiing, hiking and camping.

60 miles of shoreline, Candlewood is no doubt, the best fishing location in Connecticut. And for those who don’t own a boat, you may rent 24 foot pontoon boats and runabouts, canoes and kayaks at the marinas.

So whether you’re looking for a vacation home or a permanent one,  the lakefront homes for sale in Candlewood are a serious consideration.

With water sports abounding and proximity to major cities, don’t ignore this once in a lifetime chance!

Visit your one stop real estate shop at Homes in Connecticut for more information.

What types of properties are sold in Candlewood Lake and its neighboring cities?

A real estate property in CT with 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, with lot size of 2.46 acres and  at 7,684 sq ft is priced at $3,795,000. It looks and feels like a sanctuary nestled in a lightly wooded setting with panoramic views of the lake & hills. It serves as a retreat to its homeowner. There’s a golf cart path leading to the pristine waterfront with sandy beach, lakeside patio & private dock!

On the other hand, a house with 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,477 sq ft is priced at $1,595,000. You should see the marble bath with whirlpool, hot tub & greenhouse of this house.

Call me, Debbie Laemmerhirt, at 203-994-4297 when you’re ready to schedule a showing.

Let me help you turn your potentially stressful moment as you make a huge decision in your life and make it an unforgettable part of your journey instead. I can help you whether you are  a buyer or a seller.

Come and take part in the fantastic backdrop the lake of Candlewood real estate properties can offer as your future home!

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