{"id":2007,"date":"2018-03-13T13:27:55","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T13:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2018-10-07T14:01:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-07T14:01:08","slug":"5-factors-drive-market-value-real-estate-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/en\/5-factors-drive-market-value-real-estate-property.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Factors that drive the market value of a real estate property"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before getting into the subject of the factors that affect the market value of a real estate, you should know first that the market value of a real estate property and its price are two different things.<\/p>\n<p>Not all properties with high selling price have high values. A landlord could be asking for a price that is way too high or way too low to the property&#8217;s real value.<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/en\/7-pricing-strategies-homes-sell-faster.html\">pricing strategies<\/a> that will help you appraise your property right and gain wealth from your real estate investment, but first, you should know the factors that affect the market value of a real estate.<\/p>\n<p>So before you go and put your property for sale, you should check the list below of the factors that drive the market value of a real estate property<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1- Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/location.jpg\" alt=\"location\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/location.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/location-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A property&#8217;s location affects its value greatly as some areas are worth more than other areas.<\/p>\n<p>A property that is located in the city centre will definitely sell for more than let&#8217;s say an apartment on the edge of the city and away from the centre of the action.<\/p>\n<p>Properties that are located in a vital location where everything that fulfils your needs and requirements is only a walking distance away will definitely have higher values than properties that are completely isolated or located in a deserted area.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2- Amenities and facilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/amenities.jpg\" alt=\"amenities\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/amenities.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/amenities-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all that properties located in gated communities have high value than apartments located in a stand-alone building.<\/p>\n<p>The reason behind this is because these communities offer residents offer residents a wide array of top-notch and world-class services and amenities that attend to the resident&#8217;s everyday needs and wants.<\/p>\n<p>Real estate properties that offer extreme proximity to services such as shopping malls, caf\u00e9s, restaurants, cinema complexes, supermarkets, schools, hospitals, pharmacies, subway stations and buses will always have a higher value than properties that are far away from these facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Potential buyers like to live in a place that offers the concept of &#8220;A city within a city&#8221; and they will pay what you ask for without negotiating the price for they are buying comfort, happiness and security.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3- A view<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/a-view.jpg\" alt=\"a-view\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/a-view.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/a-view-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A beach view\/ sea view\/ Mountain View apartment will definitely sell for more than an apartment with a blocked view of buildings, towers and other structures.<\/p>\n<p>Buyers like to wake up to a view that sets their mood straight and gear them up for a hectic day.<\/p>\n<p>An apartment that offers residents a nice view is one that will have high demand, hence, affecting its value.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4- Repairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repairs.jpg\" alt=\"repairs\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repairs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repairs-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The physical status of a property affects its value more than you think. Put yourself in your buyer&#8217;s shoes and imagine buying a property with a damaged plumbing system for instance, would you pay a high price to purchase such property?<\/p>\n<p>Before investing in a real estate property, you should check the property&#8217;s physical status and whether it will require you to do repairs or not.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it, any upgrades and repairs made will always recoup more than 80% of their value but can your budget afford such repairs?<\/p>\n<p>Property&#8217;s that require major repairs will always sell for less and that is why the majority of investors purchase such properties then flip them and sell for a high price.<\/p>\n<p>Yes! Buyers are willing to be extra for a ready-to-move-in apartment that is well-prepped and repaired than apartments that need lots of work and effort.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5- Floor level<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/floor-level.jpg\" alt=\"floor-level\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/floor-level.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/floor-level-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Savvy buyers prefer to purchase higher floor level apartments in high-rise residential towers for they provide unique views than lower level apartments and they are also away from all the noise that low-level apartments are known for.<\/p>\n<p>Top floor apartments aren&#8217;t everyone&#8217;s\u00a0cup of tea, nonetheless, they a new trend that provides residents with a luxurious and private lifestyle that low floor apartments.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a known fact in the real estate market that an apartment&#8217;s value goes up as you move onto a higher floor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before getting into the subject of the factors that affect the market value of a real estate, you should know first that the market value of a real estate property and its price are two different things. 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