View, Floor, and Orientation: How They Affect Apartment Price (756)
Seller relevance: high — understanding these factors helps set the right price and speed up the sale
Overview
When selling an apartment in Haifa, the price is determined not only by size and condition.
The view, the floor level, and the apartment’s orientation can significantly increase or decrease the value — even within the same building.
In this article, we explain how these parameters affect price and buyer perception.
View: A Psychological and Market Factor
What Increases Value
- open views of the sea, green areas, or parks
- unobstructed panoramas without nearby windows
- views unlikely to be blocked by future construction
What Decreases Value
- windows facing a wall or a neighboring building
- views of trash areas, parking lots, or backyards
- noisy roads or industrial surroundings
For many buyers, the view is an emotional factor that directly affects their willingness to pay.
Floor Level: More Than Just Height
Lower Floors
- convenient for families with children and elderly buyers
- often affected by noise, dust, and reduced privacy
Mid-Level Floors
- the most balanced and liquid option
- an optimal mix of light, quiet, and accessibility
Higher Floors
- valued for views, light, and air
- may lose appeal in buildings without elevators
Orientation (Cardinal Directions)
- South and west — more sunlight, but possible overheating
- North — even light, but less direct sun
- East — comfortable morning light
Buyers in Haifa increasingly pay attention to natural light and the apartment’s microclimate.
How These Factors Affect Price
- similar apartments in the same building can differ in price by 5–15%
- view and floor level often affect selling speed more than renovation quality
- misjudging these factors can cause a property to sit on the market too long
Practical Recommendations for Sellers
- honestly assess the apartment’s strengths and weaknesses
- emphasize real advantages rather than vague “uniqueness”
- adjust the price based on view, floor, and orientation
- use photos and descriptions that highlight the benefits
Unehasim Tips
- Not all views are equally valuable to the market
- A floor level is not simply a plus or minus, but a positioning factor
- Orientation affects comfort — and therefore price
- Professional valuation helps avoid pricing mistakes
Contact Unehasim Specialists
If you are selling an apartment in Haifa and want to properly account for view, floor, and orientation when setting the price, the Unehasim team can help:
- conduct a market valuation
- identify the apartment’s strengths
- build a correct pricing strategy
- support the deal through completion
