Brandi Cumin, Realtor/Broker,949-246-3833
Brandi Cumin, Realtor/Broker,949-246-3833
Selling your home in San Clemente? We’ve answered the most common questions from local sellers to help you navigate pricing, timing, and preparation. Click each question for a quick answer, or read our full blogs for more details.
Yes and no, every situation is different. If your home is priced right and gets multiple offers, you probably won’t need to offer credits. But if your home needs repairs or has been on the market a while, buyers might request $5K–$20K in credits, sometimes to help buy down their mortgage rate. Ultimately, it comes down to what you’ll net at the end.
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Homes are taking a bit longer because buyers today are pickier than ever. They care more about layout, upgrades, and how a home is priced. Unlike 2020, when homes flew off the market, buyers now want homes that are prepped and move-in ready. Additionally, higher price points and buyers coming from outside the area, even internationally, mean it can take more time. That said, homes that are properly staged, priced, and marketed still sell quickly.
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Yes. Price reductions are happening regularly in San Clemente, South Orange County, and nationwide. Many sellers still price their homes like it’s 2020, when homes would fly off the market in just a couple of days. Today, buyers are more informed and selective, so overpricing often leads to reductions. The key is to price your home correctly from the start, attract multiple offers, and maintain momentum on the market.
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No. pricing high isn’t the right approach. Buyers today are smart and very informed; they’re checking homes online constantly. If your home isn’t supported by recent comparable sales, overpricing will make it sit longer on the market. The best strategy is to price at or just below the most recent comparable sale. That way, you attract serious buyers and can sell efficiently without relying on wish pricing.
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The repairs that worry buyers the most are foundation issues. Even if a home has great potential, serious foundation problems can deter buyers because fixing them often leads to additional issues like plumbing, gas lines, or structural changes. Buyers want a home that is move-in ready, so major structural repairs are their biggest concern.
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Timing can play a role, but it’s not as critical as some sellers think. Nationwide, extreme weather can affect showings, but here in San Clemente, the weather rarely impacts buyer activity. Around the holidays, there are fewer buyers, but also fewer sellers, so serious buyers are still active.
The “spring market” is generally the hottest period locally, but it also comes with more competition. Summer isn’t necessarily the best time to list, since many people are on vacation. Ultimately, every home is different, so while timing matters a little, it won’t make or break your sale.
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