By now, you've probably heard of Web sites where you can look up property values for homes. You may even be considering basing the price of your own home on an estimate from one of these sites. While sites such as Zillow.com provide some interesting data about homes, don't set your sales price based solely on information you get from the Web.
Home-valuation Web sites are not substitutes for specific market knowledge in the area. They also can be sorely lacking in details that can affect pricing, such as the condition of the home, recent upgrades, and positive or negative changes in the area that can drive prices up or down. Other things you can do to ensure an accurate asking price are view properties for sale in newspapers and online, visit open houses, talk with friends and acquaintances who have bought or sold recently, and contact a Texas REALTOR®. Most Texas REALTORS® begin by conducting a competitive market analysis of your house and giving you an estimate of the fair market value. Taking more into account than just what you find on the Web will allow you to price your home appropriately, and sell it in less time.
