Posts in category 'Sellers'
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Be the Buyer
That's right. We're going to get a little Zen today. The market is still pretty hot with buyers looking to get a move-on (literally). The inventory is building as well so there will be more homes to go around (and compete for those potential buyers). One of the tricks of the trade with real estate professionals is to think like a buyer. This is sometimes easier said than done. None of us know what some other random person is thinking or what it is they are looking for. But we can provide them with lots of information in order to make a good decision. The goal today is to think like a buyer (when you're selling your home) and help them walk a mile in your "shoes".
Your first stop should be with your local real estate professional. They are the ones who are on the phone all day with both buyers and sellers and will be the best po...
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Seller Season Has Started
Last week we touched on the fact that the time to sell is now. No, really. The market is "light" on inventory and adding your home to the fray is a really good idea. I've been doing a bit more reading on the subject and wanted to share a few more items that might just get you off the fence. If you are a buyer right now, it's likely a good time to renew your search criteria and reconnect with your agent. You will want to keep your finger on the pulse as the market springs back to life.
The numbers noted are from the good folks at Lending Tree. They surveyed over 1,000 homebuyers to get the scoop on where those buyers stood with regards to the pandemic and the current market. In fact, over half of those surveyed indicated they are more likely to purchase a home in the next year due to the outbreak. Among that group, f...
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Listing Lure
If you find yourself quoting the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late! I'm late! I'm late!", perhaps today's article will put your mind at ease. When it comes to selling your home, normally we would agree that you're a little behind if you're just getting your home listed in early June. But the reality of this crazy time we're living in is much different. It turns out, you might be right on time!
Historically early spring was the time to put your home on the market. The snow is (slowly) melting and showings become much more simple when you don't have to worry about potential buyers slipping on your walkway, tracking in mud and snow and generally everyone just preferring to be in the comfort of their own homes. Spring is also when the kids...
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What If I Need to Sell My Home Now? What Can I Do?
What If I Need to Sell My Home Now? What Can I Do?
Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell homes. That doesn't stop during the current pandemic. If you've had a major life change recently, whether with your job or your family situation, you may be in a position where you need to sell your home – and fast. While you probably feel like timing with the current pandemic isn't on your side, making a move is still possible. Rest assured, with technology at your side and fewer sellers on the market in most areas, you can list your house and make it happen safely and effectively, especially when following the current COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the National Association of Realtors
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Staying Staged
We have learned the benefits of staging your home when selling and there is no question is pays off. Your home will look more tidy and clean and, most importantly, provide the potential buyers the ability to picture themselves living there. The reality of that task though, is that you now can't use the kitchen or the bathroom and you're sleeping on the couch because you finally got the comforter on the bed to look just right! The last thing you want to do is mess anything up for the showing coming up (in 3 days!).
OK. Let's slide back into reality. We all have busy lives. Some of you (my condolences) even have small humans running around your home. From what I'm told, they leave a swath of destruction in their wake wherever they roam. If you are raising 4-legged creatures instead (or as well!) they also bring their own chall...