Home Values Highlands County

Researching home values in Highlands County is easy and free, thanks to websites like Zillow, which use market data from the MLS. As of April 2023, Zillow reports a 9.4% increase in home values compared to a year earlier. This has many homeowners considering selling, even if they had no prior interest in selling. What you need for your home is a comparative market analysis (CMA).

Generally, this is what you see on sites like Zillow and Trulia, which compares details about your property to the recent sales in your area. It uses factors such as the size of the home, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the age and condition of the home. It also uses the location info, such as the neighborhood, proximity to schools, shops, and so on.

A CMA is adjusted for current market conditions, the local economy, and any recent changes to the property, such as renovations or additions. Unfortunately, this doesn’t give a complete picture to homeowners deciding to sell. A local agent will use your CMA as an entry point into the home-selling process. The plan to sell your home for top dollar requires effective marketing to qualified buyers.

Qualified buyers are the ones qualified for bank loans, which allows them to afford such a purchase. For you to benefit from this, your home must first be approved for financing. This means passing a bank inspection. As an ex-commercial property appraiser, I provide free inspections to all of my clients and can share plenty of insights on a free call, along with your CMA. This is opportunity knocking!

• Learn home values in Highlands County from an experienced seller’s agent in your market.