CT Waterfront Homes for Sale

Is this your first time selling a home?

Trust me, I know how anxious you must be feeling right now. Don’t fret! That’s how it is for everybody.

Good news is you can get help in an instant. The internet is filled with tips and tricks as well as handy guides to navigate you through the process. Family and friends who have gone through this before are also valuable resources at a time like this.

Whether this be your first time or tenth time selling a home, nothing beats having the assistance of a trained professional.

I know what it takes to sell a home fast and for its best price. Keep reading to see what a top Realtor® like myself can do to sell your waterfront home in CT!

Preparing for the Sale

The moment you decide to sell your home is the day you begin the depersonalizing process. Throw or donate everything you don’t need, and begin packing the things you won’t need anytime soon, like seasonal clothing.

I want to help you make your home look presentable and appealing to future buyers. I will advise you on any repairs you should consider. Staging your home is crucial if you want to sell it fast.

Next, we have to market the house on every platform available. Most buyers head over to the internet as their first resource, so we have to use social media, blog posts, and other multi-media tools to get the word out.

With my expansive network and years of experience, I know the real estate market of Western CT like the back of my hand. Selling your luxury home in CT would be an absolute pleasure!

Getting Offers

When done right, you can expect offers for your home within a week or so. With me as your representative, you will have a professional negotiator on your side whose only concern is your best interests.

Successful negotiation depends on one’s bargaining power. We can increase ours by getting as many offers possible, setting realistic deadlines, and of course, marketing the home in its best light to bring out its best qualities.

Handling all the necessary paperwork can be confusing, even for somebody with prior experience selling a home. Leave this to me. Count on me to get it done correctly and efficiently for you.

Closing the Sale

Once we find an offer you like, all that’s left to do is close the sale. This involves a lot of technicalities. The most notable of which is the actual turnover where the keys are transferred to the next homeowner.

My goal for each of my clients is to sell for the best price, fastest time, and least inconvenience.

I want to create results for you.

Whenever you’re ready, keep in mind that professional help is only a phone call away. My name is Debbie Laemmerhirt, and you can reach me at 203-994-4297 to schedule an appointment with me.

Hope to hear from you soon!

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CT Waterfront Home Value

Knowing your CT waterfront home’s worth

As a homeowner, you're probably wondering how much your lakefront property is worth. After all, you're still paying your monthly mortgage, and on top of that, the yearly property tax amount is quite hefty.

While you don't have a precise amount of what your Connecticut waterfront home could be worth, you know that a water frontage home is more expensive than a non-waterfront property. The view alone can add a substantial amount to the property's worth. As a premium property, you expect your home to have increased its value over the years you've owned it.

What is your home's value?

The easiest and most direct answer to this question is "Whatever a seller is willing to pay for it".

That may be well and good if you are selling your Connecticut lakefront property, but what if you want to know because you're considering a home upgrade? Or if it's a vacation home, you want to know because you want to use the home equity for a business loan?

Valuating a lakefront property is quite different from valuating a non-waterfront home. Many waterfront real estates are already considered luxury properties, so it can be daunting to price. There are also many things to consider when valuating a home so you can get the pricing right.

Setting the right price can be tricky. Price it too high and it can sit on the market for a long time. Price it too low and you leave money on the table.

To know the value of your waterfront home in Connecticut, you need the help of a local fulltime real estate professional who specializes in waterfront properties, like me, Deborah Laemmerhirt. As a long time resident of Connecticut, I am familiar with the local estate market of each county and have made it my mission to get to know everything there is about selling and buying waterfront properties.

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Factors to consider in a home valuation

The CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) is one of the most commonly used tools in preparing a home’s valuation. It takes into account the comparables or recently sold properties in the area that are close in size and style to your home.

The sold listings have a large influence on your property’s price. It says how much buyers are willing to pay for the property.

Another consideration in preparing the CMA is the active listings. This is the list of currently available homes for sale in your area. It’s a great way to check how much your competition prices itself so you can adjust your pricing accordingly.

Aside from these two, the following are few of the other considerations included in a valuation.

1. Location. Yes, it may be a waterfront property, but how far is it from the water? Is the water easily accessible? These are some of the questions that you must look at when thinking of location.

2. What type of waterfront is it? Connecticut has over 3,000 ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, not to mention 96 miles of coastline. What type of waterfront do you have? There is no particular price set to add to a specific waterfront, but its kind and size will have an impact on your property’s price.

3. Waterfront visibility. While your home may indeed be a waterfront, how visible is the waterline from the property? Do you have a clear, large frontage or is the view blocked by trees and undergrowth? Generally, the clearer and larger the frontage, the higher the price.

There are many things to factor in a valuation to get the right listing price of your CT real estate waterfront property.

Are you ready to have your property assessed?

Call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, at 203-994-4297. As one of Connecticut’s preeminent waterfront real estate professionals, let me help find out your home’s value.

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