What is my house worth?
How to manage your real estate "portfolio"
Your home's value depends on many factors, including its style and size,
amenities, condition and, of course, location, location, location. In
addition, the value of your real estate investment can be affected by
market conditions: interest rates, supply and demand and the overall
strength of the economy.
As a homeowner, your ability to maintain a consistent understanding of
your property's value depends on these factors. In a changing market, it
makes financial sense to know your home's worth and to monitor the return
on your investment. After all, owning a home is not unlike trading stock;
knowing the time to buy and the time to sell can have a significant impact
on your investment portfolio. What to do the
professionals offer these suggestions:
Ask your local Realtor®. Area Realtors® are the
local market experts who keep abreast of changes in the home sales market
and can provide a fair estimate of a home's worth. In addition, Realtors®
have access to comparative sales data - another tool that helps them
determine the value of your home.
For most of us, our home is more than a house and more than
"just" an investment. Knowing the value it holds can have a
significant impact on how we achieve our financial goals. We invite you to learn more about your home's worth by visiting
www.wilkins1.com or your local Wilkins office.