Real Estate
Venice, Florida, sometimes known as the shark tooth capital of the world is truly a tropical paradise. With miles of white sand beaches, clear blue water and year-round warm weather, it attracts many visitors and new residents every year. If you enjoy fishing, swimming, sunbathing or hunting for prehistoric shark teeth, then Venice may just be the place for you.
Selling your home in south Florida can be easy if you follow the right steps. Getting a Venice home evaluation is one of the first you should take; it can help you determine what you should list as your asking price when selling your home.
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| Population 17,764 | Median Age 68.8 yrs | Household Size: 1.76 |
| Avg Home Value: $140,500 | July High: 91.1°F | January Low: 52.1°F |
Venice Home Evaluation
Located along Florida’s Gulf coast, Venice is one of a number of waterfront cities in the southern peninsula. The temperate climate, proximity to the beach, and relatively low cost of living make Venice an attractive spot for many vacationers and also those who are moving to the area. If you are looking to sell your home in this beachfront city, you are in luck, as there are sure to be plenty of buyers. One of the first things you will want to do when considering selling your home is to get a qualified professional to perform a Venice home evaluation. This will determine your home’s value and will give you a starting point from which to formulate an asking price.
What They Look For
A home evaluation can be set up a few different ways. You can talk to a realtor (there are over 30 in the city of Venice), and he or she can set you up with a qualified professional. There are a number of websites that offer a free online home evaluation; if you choose to use one of these sites, be aware that it should only be used as a preliminary measure and that you should contact someone to perform an in-person evaluation for credibility’s sake.
A home evaluator will look at a number of factors when performing a Venice home evaluation, including:
- Size (in square feet) of the home
- Age of the home
- Type and condition of the property
- Amount of acreage the home is built on
- Amenities, such as a pool or fireplace
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
There are other factors that will come into play as well that do not necessarily reflect on your home itself. The location of your home, the general type of neighborhood the home is in, and the proximity of your home to attractions (in this case, it would most likely be the waterfront) are also taken into consideration. Your Venice home evaluation, once complete, will give you the estimated value of your home and you can then go ahead with putting together your real estate listing.
Advantages of a Home Evaluation
There are a number of reasons you should have a professional home evaluation done, the biggest of which is the fact that many people do not know how to properly estimate their home’s value. Many people, when trying to sell a home on their own, will list their home at an inflated price and therefore will not attract many buyers. This leads to panic and sometimes a drastic cut in the home’s price, causing the owner(s) to lose money in the end. Using the estimate from your home evaluation, you can consult with your realtor to come up with a fair asking price, one that will attract the greatest number of potential buyers.
Your Venice Home Evaluation
While the average home value for a home in Venice is around $140,000, your home’s value may be quite a bit more or less. There are so many factors taken into account that it is nearly impossible for an average homeowner to determine the value of his or her home without the aid of a professional. Once you have passed this first step, you will be well on your way to selling your Venice home.
By Ashley Andyshak
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®