“Rising real estate prices in the Engadin” Current article in the Engadiner Post

Traveling to distant countries is suddenly no longer as easy as it was for a long time. What has remained for most people, however, is the need for relaxation and variety. This and the desire to invest in tangible assets have led to a significant increase in demand for a vacation home in the beautiful Engadin in recent months. And so rapidly,that conventional valuation methodscan no longer keep pace. This is in stark contrast to the valuation experts at Ginesta Immobilien.

The basis of every Real Estate sales strategy is the estate agent’s estimated value and his forecast of market opportunities. Innormal times, this estimated valueis determined hedonically based on a combination ofthe physical characteristics of the property and the qualities of the location. But what if newfactors such as a general investment crisis in a low interest rate environment anda pandemic suddenly come into play? The most important thing is to keep calm and choose the right marketing partner.

Firstly, appreciate hedonically, but do it right.
No matter how the world and the market are behaving at the moment: The property remains the property and the location remains the location. Ginesta Immobilien’s valuation experts, who are accredited by banks and courts, have access to a wide range of data and therefore have the best possible facts to determine a sales price that actually corresponds to the current market.  

Secondly: shedding light on the darkness.
This refers to the real estate market, which is not very transparent. This is because sales are not public andthe prices achieved usually remain under lock and key. Particularly in the canton ofGraubünden, such data is also deliberately withheld byindividual market participants. This means that only those who permanently conclude a large number of sales and have an in-depth insight into the market due to the frequent appraisal work for financial institutions, investors and courts can operate safely in this market.

Thirdly: Thinking outside the box.
Having a presence where many buyers for a vacation home in the mountains come from has several advantages. With its national presence,Ginesta Immobilien is able to assessearlier whenprices are moving in which direction andwhat pricecan be achieved for which property. In addition,with its large address databaseyou have direct access to thisattractive target group, which would like to have abeautiful vacation home here in theEngadin. A plus from which property sellers benefit directly, especially in dynamic times like these.

Fourthly: Learning from history.
Ginesta Immobilien has been valuing, selling, managing and managing properties of all kinds for over 75 years. There have been quiet times when prices have developed linearly. And then there were times,in which prices rose rapidly or, forexample, fell after the adoption of the second home initiative in 2012. Based on this experience, they can confidently seize the moment at any time and achieve the price optimization that the market offers for their customers.

Fifthly: Do everything right.
Ultimately, however, it’s not just about money at important moments, which definitely include the purchase or sale of a property. It’s also about the certainty of receiving competent and personal advice and support during the valuation, marketing, assessment of offers, drawing up of contracts and, finally, notarization at the notary’s office.

So if you are thinking of selling your vacation home in the Engadin now or in the near future, a non-binding consultation with the real estate experts at the St. Moritz branch of Ginesta Immobilien is highly recommended. All questions about valuations and sales are answered in a friendly, direct and competent manner. If you would like to find out more about the real estate professionals’ full range of services,  
a visit to www.ginesta.ch is recommended.

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