You’ve listed your house, you’ve shown it a few times, and now offers are beginning to come in. But how do you know which one to choose? Price isn’t the only or the primary deciding factor. It could easily be a mistake to just say yes to the highest bidder. There is in fact a … Continued
Late spring has traditionally been the best time to sell your house, but summer’s a good time too. School’s out, the weather is nice, and buyers are out and looking. There are also some very good market and economic reasons why summer is a good time to sell. Let’s focus on the top 4 reasons … Continued
Selling a house can be a complicated and lengthy process involving a number of critical steps, and it can often become more than a little chaotic. All of this usually results in a lot of stress for sellers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With some preparation and the right strategies, selling your … Continued
Every home seller wants, naturally, to get the best price possible without investing a ton of time and money. A large part of it has to do with making your home stand out from the competition. But you also need to understand the local market and just what is driving sales in the area. Real … Continued
The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply put, supply can’t keep up with demand. A normal market has a 6-month supply of homes for sale. Anything over that indicates it’s a buyers’ market, but an inventory level below … Continued
If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great opportunity to get more home for your money. The challenge is inventory. Like you, many buyers want to capitalize on these market conditions, and it’s leading to more buyer competition and bidding … Continued
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners are witnessing their financial stability and well-being grow to record levels. In … Continued
There’s no denying we’re in a sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking price at a record rate. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): Homes typically sell within 17 days (compared to 26 days one year ago). The average home sold has five offers to pick … Continued
Why are showings such an important part of the selling process? Showings give potential buyers an opportunity to see and fully experience your home in person. And that’s why you have to make sure you’ve presented it in the best light possible: to allow buyers to envision your house as their home and imagine living … Continued
Selling a house is a time-consuming process – especially if you decide to do it on your own, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). From conducting market research to reviewing legal documents, handling negotiations, and more, it’s an involved and highly detailed process that requires a lot of expertise to navigate effectively. That’s one … Continued
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