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Representing clients in the purchase and sale of real estate in Ventura, Grant Leichtfuss brings discretion, professionalism, and an unmatched drive every transaction.
Grant is a fifth-generation Californian with a zeal for the lifestyle the state is famous for. His work ethic, paired with his gregarious personality and unbridled passion for the community has proven invaluable in real estate. With a growing portfolio of self-managed income-producing properties, Grant has developed a keen eye for what makes a good investment and uses this competitive edge to better serve his clients.
Grant called me on closing day to let me know the sale was finalized and the first thing I said to him was "Wow that was easy!". I am so glad I followed his recommendations to refresh and stage my home before I listed it. I had...
Best realtor I have ever worked with. Grant took care of every detail throughout the entire transaction and the best part was, he answered his phone! His communication is unmatched. I recommend Grant to all of my family and fri...
Grant is absolutely wonderful to work with. It's like having a friend on this "inside" that is working for you. He really cares about his clients and helped me every step of the way! Also, he was extremely communicative and eas...
I want to tell you how incredible Grant is. Even though my deal was probably one of the smallest he will handle this year, Grant made me feel like I had a $25 million listing. The deal had so many twists and turns and Grant was...
Grant was fantastic. He was able to answer all of our questions. His experience and insight was great to lean on. Grant made the entire process very seamless. Thanks Grant, we love our new place.
Grant was great. He was responsive, easy to reach and kept us updated throughout the entire process. We used him to sell when we moved out of state. Highly recommend!
Grant went above and beyond as our real estate agent. He cared about our home buying process and purchase as if it was his own. I had the utmost trust in Grant every step of the way, and I highly recommend his expertise, busine...
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A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a tool used by real estate agents to value a home. It evaluates similar homes that have recently sold in the same area. Agents find comparable sales and use them to conduct a sales comparison. In most cases, an agent will find three homes that have recently sold and are as similar to and located as close to the home being valued as possible. Each one is then analyzed to pinpoint differences between it and the home being valued. Once these differences are priced out, the price of each comp is adjusted to see what it would cost if it was identical to the home being valued were it to be sold in the current market.
An appraisal is an unbiased valuation of a home based on a professional’s opinion. They are usually what mortgage companies use for home purchases and refinances. A lender usually orders a home appraisal and the cost of the appraisal, sometimes up to $500, is paid by the homeowner. An appraiser does a complete visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the home as well as taking into consideration recent sales of similar properties and market trends. The appraiser then compiles a detailed report on the home, including an exterior building sketch, a street map showing the home and any comparable sales, photos of the home and street, an explanation of how the square footage was calculated, and any other relevant information.
Lenders base the amount of their loans on the value of your property and usually allow you to borrow a maximum of 75% to 96.5% against your property. Knowing what your home is worth allows lenders to calculate your equity in the home. The more equity you have, the better terms you will receive on your refinance.
If you’re doing home improvement projects to increase the resale value, you want to make sure you’re not pricing it out of the market. If your home is already priced on the high-end for your neighborhood, making too many improvements could make it more difficult to sell. When you get a valuation, you can see how your home compares with others in the neighborhood and let this guide your home improvement decisions.
If you want to borrow cash against your home, getting a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) could be a good option. To qualify, you must have a certain level of equity in your home. Most lenders require at least 20%. Getting a home valuation will help you determine if you qualify and will be used by the lender to make a decision on your loan.
Though it’s not a necessity, simply knowing the value of your home is good information to have. It will help you plan for the future and deal with unforeseen circumstances when you might be in a position that requires extra money or a quick relocation. Knowing how much equity you have in your home and how much you may be able to borrow against it or sell it for will help you respond to any financial curveballs that life throws at you.