What your Kings Gate home is worth

I'm Shelby Cotton, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty, LLC in Lubbock. I start with evidence. I look at recent sales that match your home in size, condition and features, at the listings you'd compete with now and at homes nearby that haven't sold and why.

Then I look at what the numbers miss. My background in architecture, civil design and subdivision planning helps me judge renovation quality, how the floor plan and living areas work and what the roof and systems will ask of the next owner. On homes that are 35 to 50 years old, those details move the price.

You'll get a value range with the reasoning laid out plainly, plus advice on which repairs would pay if you're thinking about selling.

Renovation level. Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and lighting vary dramatically, and they separate homes of similar size.

Systems. A newer roof, heating and cooling system or replaced sewer line is worth real money to a buyer looking at a 1980s home.

Features. Pools, basements and multiple living areas appeal strongly to some buyers and look like upkeep to others. Their effect on value depends on condition and on who is buying.

Lot and trees. Generous lots and mature landscaping are a large part of Kings Gate's appeal.

Position. Buyers weigh how close a home is to Kingsgate Center and the park, and how far it sits from busier streets.

A few things sharpen a Kings Gate valuation. Write down the major work done since you bought the home, with dates where you have them: roof, heating and cooling, water heater, windows, plumbing, electrical, sewer line, kitchen and bathrooms. Receipts and contractor names help.

If you have a pool or basement, note its condition and any recent work. Those features can add value, and records help buyers trust them.

Point out anything you know needs attention. A slow drain, a crack you've watched or a system that's getting tired won't surprise me, and knowing early lets us decide whether to fix it or price around it.

Tell me your timeline too. A value for a sale this season needs to be exact about today's competition. A value for planning next year is about where you stand and what would add the most before you sell. If your plans are a year out, we'll refresh the number as you get closer.