Hollister is one of the most beautiful cities in all of central California. Founded by farmers and ranchers in the 1800s, this city has expanded rapidly in the past decade. Its proximity to the Bay Area and beautiful surroundings make it an ideal location for people to start a new family or to quietly retire.
If you are selling a home in Hollister, remember why you were proud to call it your hometown and then do what you can to make your home look fantastic.
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| Population 34,413 | Median Age 29.0 yrs | Household Size: 3.52 |
| Avg Commute: 34.4 min | Avg Income $56,104 | Avg Home Value: $266,300 |
| July High: 80.9°F | January Low: 37.8°F | |
Selling a Home in Hollister
Hometown, Hollister
You’ve lived in Hollister, so you know what there is to like and that’s what you need to pass on to anyone interested in buying a home in your area. Your central California town has a rich and fascinating history and interesting sites and events that intrigue the newest visitor as well as those who have lived in Hollister for decades. You have the advantage of being only about 100 miles from San Francisco and 40 miles from Monterey, so you can visit the big cities, but come back to your comfortable hometown.
As California cities up and down the coast reach record-high populations and home prices soar, Hollister has maintained a humble – though rapidly growing – population below 40,000 and housing prices are still reasonable in the area. Although small in comparison to the major metropolitan areas of the Golden State, Hollister is the largest city in San Benito County. With such a wonderful combination of small-town community and imminent growth, Hollister has much to offer for those looking to relocate. Try to remember these things when you’re showing your house or speaking with potential buyers because you’re not only selling a home in Hollister, you’re selling the city itself.
Sinkholes for sellers
When you are selling a home in Hollister, you need to make sure you’re not paying too much to remedy problems with your homes or find a buyer. You and the buyer pay for different things, which real estate agents should bring to your attention. Sellers are responsible for an escrow fee, interest adjustment, discount points, tax service, a home warranty program, title policy, pest inspection, and real estate commission.
Before you put your house on the market, you want to take care of any small problems that will lose potential buyers for aesthetic reasons. Though not major, these problems can send out warning signs to anyone looking at your home. Obviously, if you have major problems with your home, it is advisable to have them examined by an expert and fixed as soon as possible. The better your home looks when potential buyers come through, the greater the likelihood you will settle on a satisfying price in a reasonable period of time.
Making the sale
Real estate agents will take care of completing the sale of your home unless you are selling without an agent. To find an agent that will list locally, statewide, or nationally, you should use your yellow pages or the Web. There are countless agents available but they have experience in specific areas, so it may be best to find one who can relate to you as a Hollister or California resident.
By Genevieve Jenkins
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®