Tips for Selling Your Beachfront Home This Fall

August 31,2022 | Posted By Arlene Beckwith in Real Estate
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If you have decided to sell your Oxnard beach home, you will probably want to find a buyer quickly. However, there are some challenges you must be aware of when selling a beachfront home. While properties around the city go fast, Oxnard beach homes can sit on the market for many months—simply because there are fewer buyers for beachfront property. In addition, beachfront homes in Oxnard are often rented out to holidaymakers, so summer is not the best time to hold open houses or carry out necessary upgrades.

But even in the competitive Oxnard Beach real estate market, there are some steps you can take to make your home more attractive to buyers. Time to list your Oxnard beach home? Read our tips below and learn how you can sell it in no time.

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Beachfront Home Selling Tips

Price It Correctly

There are usually two things that prevent a property from selling: it is overpriced or it isn't updated. This is particularly true for Oxnard beachfront homes, where you are buying into a lifestyle. If the house is not priced right and doesn't look good, you won't be able to sell it. Buyers will browse internet listings and look at pictures of your home. They turn away if they feel the price and quality don't match.

But even if your house has been updated, no one will make a serious offer if you are asking much more than the price of comparable models. Your home should be, therefore, priced in the upper range, close to the recent high price in Oxnard Beach.

Know Your Competition

Check the other Oxnard Beach homes for sale, especially those similar to yours (regarding size, location, and features like a basement, garage, and fenced yard), and see how they are trying to attract buyers. They are your direct competitors, and if your home lacks anything they offer, buyers may choose them over you.

However, remember that older beachfront homes are not only competing with each other but also with newly built houses. New housing developments increase the number of options available to buyers. People like buying new homes, so you must make your property especially attractive to compete against them.

Ask for Professional Advice

Consider hiring a realtor to evaluate your beachfront property before it goes on the market. Realtors are not emotionally attached to your house, so they can give you an expert opinion on any changes you need to make (such as changing the decor) before listing it.

Your realtor will also help you market your beach house at the right price, promote it in magazines and newspapers, hold open houses, and so on. Once offers start coming in, they will negotiate with potential buyers to ensure higher profits.

Invest in Updating the Features

Increase the value of your Oxnard beach home by updating its features. While a complete home renovation might not be necessary, a few cosmetic upgrades will help attract buyers. Anything dated should be replaced: old countertops, carpets, kitchen appliances. In some cases, installing new flooring or renovating kitchens and bathrooms also helps. If you're unsure what upgrades you must make, ask your realtor for expert advice.

If you can afford to update the features of your home before you put it on the market, you'll sell it much faster. If your house doesn't have the desired upgrades, people will move on to the next one that does!

Get a Home Inspection

Performing a home inspection is advisable before listing your property. Why? If you don't get the property inspected, the buyer will. Buyers tend to overestimate repair costs and deduct them from their bids. Therefore, it's best to have a professional inspect the property before you put it up for sale. If, for example, the electrical wiring is faulty or the foundations need attention, you can take care of all this yourself, so there will be no weak points in the negotiations.

Make the Necessary Repairs

A home inspection may reveal that your house needs more than just a few cosmetic repairs. So fix up its interior and exterior, focusing on the areas that come up during contract negotiations, such as the electrical wiring, roof, and paint quality. Don't forget the details either. Squeaky doors are inexpensive to fix, yet if left unattended, they can leave the wrong impression. The goal is to have a house in good working order and appealing to buyers. However, don't go overboard and get a costly renovation if not necessary.

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Stage it to Sell

Staging your home helps show its potential as the furniture and decor you use will highlight its strengths and minimize its flaws. The decor should be understated but luxurious, so use neutral colors wherever you can. White towels in bathrooms, for example, create a modern and elegant feel. A professional stager can help you make the most of your home's interior.

When it comes to Oxnard Beach homes for sale, the exterior should be welcoming, as curb appeal matters. So plant fresh flowers in pots on the patio, fertilize the lawn, and update features to make the home look younger. When you're done, enlist the services of a professional photographer to be able to post high-quality pictures in your listing.

Decline Offers Tactfully

After investing in upgrading, staging, and photographing your home, you may be surprised to receive bids well below the asking price and terms. This happens in any real estate market, so don't feel cornered, and don't settle for the first offer. If someone likes your home, they will come back for a serious negotiation. Your realtor can help you weed out non-serious buyers and get the best price for your property.

Tips for Selling Your Beachfront Home This Fall

The Bottom Line

Although fewer buyers are looking for a new home in the fall, you can still sell your beach home in Oxnard by taking the necessary steps. The key is to invest in a few improvements to make your home more attractive to buyers and price it correctly.

Ready to sell your property this fall? Our experts at Arlene & Keith Beckwith specialize in Oxnard Beach real estate. We are happy to assist you with all the steps needed to sell your property, from pricing to listing and negotiating. Get in touch with us at 805-338-4466 or fill out our online form to learn more about our services to help you sell your Oxnard beach home.