Tips for Selling Lexington Park Homes


Lexington Park FAIR MARKET VALUE


Setting the right price is an important first step in getting a home sold. Sellers often wonder if they should spend $200 to $400 for a professional appraisal of their Lexington Park real estate before placing it on the market.

WAYS TO DETERMINE VALUE IN Lexington Park


A professional appraiser's opinion of a property's market value is based on the recent sales of similar Lexington Park real estate. Different appraisers could come up with different numbers. Even if all of them agreed on a value, there is no guarantee that you would receive that amount for your property. An alternative to a professional appraisal is to ask a professional Realtor for a written market analysis of your property. This analysis will include information about recent home sales in your neighborhood, as well as how those homes compare to yours.

Lexington Park Real Estate Title Insurance


A Lexington Park mortgage policy that insures the lender remains in effect until the loan is paid off. An owner’s policy insures the buyer and remains in effect as long as the owner or the owner’s heirs own the property. An owner policy may cost a little more than a lender policy. For example, an owner policy may run somewhere around $3.50 per $1000.00 of home value while a policy for lender protection may run in the neighborhood of $2.50 per $1000.00 of home value.

The Lexington Park real estate Title Company searches and examines public records to determine if any problems with the title exist. Your real estate agents works very closely with the Title Company to help clear up any past clouds that may affect the transfer of title to the new owner.


Choosing Your Lexington Park Neighborhood


You’ve probably heard about the three major determinants of Lexington Park values are: 1) location, 2) location and 3) location. This is not only true about real estate in Lexington Park; it is true about real estate in general. If you cannot afford what you want where you want it, give up something inside the house rather than settling on a lesser location.


Does Your Lexington Park Have Curb Appeal?


From cottages to castles some Lexington Park have so much curb appeal that passersby can’t help but stop and admire them. When visiting property with great curb appeal, prospective buyers often experience 'Love at First Sight' and this disposes them to love the entire home before they even walk through the front door.

Lexington Park curb appeal is the result of a perfect blend of architectural style, landscaping, up-keep and color choices. Money alone does not guarantee outstanding curb appeal. I’ve seen very expensive Area homes with costly landscaping that fail to appeal and I’ve seen very modest priced Area homes with outstanding curb appeal. In part, the landscaping aspect of curb appeal is a matter of personal taste.

Lexington Park DEPRECIATION


Depreciation is the loss of value of a building or an asset due to wear, tear, and aging. Depreciation cannot be applied to your personal residence unless you use your Lexington Park in some way for business. If you do depreciate a part of your home, let's say a home office, there are tax consequences you must consider when you sell your home.

Lexington Park GUIDE


One of the major benefits that experienced Lexington Park agents and brokers provide for prospective buyers is a thorough knowledge of the area and the real estate market. Whether buying in a specific school district is important to you or making sure the home you buy is close to shopping and transportation, a knowledgeable agent is your bust Lexington Park Guide.

Ron Wimmer
Direct:  301-737-3636
Mobile 240-434-1471

23063 Three Notch Road
California, Maryland 20619