Different types of real estate means varied marketing techniques.
When you're thinking about selling your place, what kind of home you have is key. Whether it's a single-family house, a multi-unit home, a townhome, or a condo, understanding the details of each type helps you handle the selling process better. In this article, we'll break down the common types of homes and the issues local sellers face.
Residential property: common types of real estate in Houston
There are various types of popular residential real estate in Houston. In the city itself, there are over 115 high-rise and mid-rise condos, countless duplexes and townhomes, and thousands of single-family houses.
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Single family homes: When we say "house," most people think of a single-family home. These types of houses are great for families because they often have yards, lots of space, and privacy.
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Duplex/triplex/quadplex: Built to look like a regular house, these residences are split into units and have multiple entrances. They share walls, and sometimes floors and ceilings. They are great for extended families who want to live close together while keeping privacy and are also popular with small-time investors.
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Townhomes: Sometimes called “row houses” since they share walls. They usually have at least two floors, meaning they have a vertical design. Unlike a duplex, each unit is individually owned.
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Condos: Like townhouses, condominiums are individually owned. They are part of a building or complex, and the grounds and exterior are maintained by a homeowners association (HOA). There is usually a monthly fee paid to the HOA from each owner. Condos are popular with people who want ownership but don’t want to be bothered with exterior maintenance and groundskeeping.
Issues when selling different Houston property types
If you're selling in Houston, you may run into different issues depending on your home type. From the detailed process of selling a single-family home to the more business-focused transactions for multi-unit properties, it's going to take time, effort, and sometimes money.
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Houses: Whether selling via a real estate agent or For Sale By Owner (FSBO), selling a single-family house means making repairs and updating the property if needed, marketing, showings, photography sessions, and staging.
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Duplex/triplex/quadplex: Often these types of residences are cheaper by square footage than single family homes, and are also often bought by small-time investors. If you sell the duplex yourself, it’s wise to get a professional appraisal or a comparative market analysis (CMA) by a real estate agent. Pricing a house correctly takes into consideration condition, location, and the current housing market.
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Townhomes: Townhouses are especially attractive to millennials and younger buyers, as they are cheaper than a stand-alone house but still come with small yards and ownership. Consider targeting your marketing toward this age group. Staging a townhouse is like staging a condo, and it’s best to remove a lot of furniture to make the area look larger.
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Condos: If there is any maintenance or special assessments, you will have to disclose that to any potential buyers. End units are usually quieter and therefore may be priced a bit higher than middle units. When you sell a condo, staging is usually best if you put a lot of things in storage during the sales process so that the area looks more spacious for walkthroughs and marketing photography.
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Offer: We can give you a quick, convenient offer, sometimes on the same day as our visit. We may not be able to offer top dollar, but selling with us can save you a great deal of time and hassle.
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Closing: If you decide to accept our offer, we will kick off the closing process quickly. We work with you to figure out a fast closing schedule that works for you.
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