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San Ramon, located in the heart of the San Ramon Valley, is considered one of the most desirable residential locations in the Bay Area. This community believes in developing their town through participation, parks and volunteer programs. Members of the community can learn more about events and activities through accessing the quarterly community newsletter on the city's homepage.
Looking to buy or sell a home in San Ramon? A certified realtor can point you in the direction of qualified professionals who can perform a thorough San Ramon home evaluation to help you know your home’s value.
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| Population 44,722 | Median Age 36.5 yrs | Household Size: 2.63 |
| Avg Home Value: $428,700 | July High: 84.2°F | January Low: 39.3°F |
San Ramon Home Evaluation
When looking to sell a home, it is recommended by experts everywhere that you first find a qualified professional to perform a thorough evaluation of the home you are selling. There are a number of real estate agents, brokers and managers in San Ramon who will be able to assist you in assessing the value of your home and therefore determining the home’s market value. A San Ramon home evaluation will take into consideration a number of things, including the type of property and its condition, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the home, and additional rooms and features, such as a fireplace, a swimming pool, or other luxuries the home may have. Total size (in square feet) and age of the home are also taken into account. The community the home is in also has an effect on how much the home is worth, which is why it is important to have a home evaluation done by a professional who is familiar with both the real estate market in general, and the specifics of the local real estate market.
In San Ramon, the average home has a value between $400,000 and $500,000. The value you get from your San Ramon home evaluation may be far different from this range for a number of reasons, including the inclusion or lack of various amenities, such as those mentioned above, and the price negotiation differences. Realtors often will negotiate values in order to get a better price for a home, so appraisal values can be higher than actual market values. Many sellers also add on to the price to compensate for the realtor fees, which often add up to total 7% of the total selling price of the house (sometimes more and sometimes less, depending on a number of factors).
Setting up an Evaluation
There are a number of ways in which you can have a San Ramon home evaluation done, including in person and even online. There are many online sites that allow you to enter information about your home and then receive information regarding how much your home is worth (often for free). These services, of course, should not stand as the final word on your home’s value. An in-person evaluation by a qualified professional is necessary in order to know exactly how much you should state as your initial asking price when listing your home on the market. Your real estate agent is able to assist you in setting up the actual evaluation, which can be done through the real estate agency or by a separate party.
Having a San Ramon home evaluation done by a qualified professional can add credibility to your home value and also give you a ballpark figure from which to start with your asking price. Securing the services of a certified realtor here is important. This step can start you well on your way to finding the perfect buyer for your home by finding your home’s value in relation to the specific community it is located in.
By Ashley Andyshak
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®