What Steps Can You Take So Your Home Beats the Competition?

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Welcome back! The other day a client asked me about how a buyer determines value in a home. This is a great question. When you list your home, you are competing against other sellers. How can you make yours stand out? Buyers determine value based off of comparison shopping. Here are a few things they compare.

1. Price - How is yours compared? Is it too high? Is it competitive?
2. Condition - Do you really know the condition of your home? Get a pre inspection so there are no surprises with your roof, foundation, electrical, etc.
3. Location & Floor Plan - Now you can't do much to change these, but they are important to consider when pricing your home.
4. Curb appeal - How your home looks on the outside is the first impression a buyer will have. It's important that the landscaping and exterior of the home looks wonderful.

These are just a few things to consider when listing your home. We have specific plans for your home, though. So when you are ready to sell, give me a call!

What Can You Expect in the Real Estate Market for 2014?

Over the past year we've seen some great opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Interest rates were great, homes sold fast and there were tons of buyers in the market.

We don't expect that great market to go away. The market has remained stable. For buyers, now is the time to get pre-approved. Interest rates are still phenomenally low and it's important to take advantage of that now.

Sellers - the inventory is still incredibly low and buyers need your home! Put your home on the market before the spring; beat your competition.

If you have any questions about what you can expect in 2014 or are ready to buy or sell, please give me a call today! Thanks for watching and happy new year!

Happy Holidays!

It’s hardly believable that we are at the cusp of yet another year – and it’s almost 2014! With a fantastic year behind us, we look ahead toward a great future in the coming months. I can’t tell you how much of a pleasure it has been serving our community members with the expert advice, one-on-one care and guidance with real estate endeavors in our communities.

Here’s a warm, resounding “Thank you!” to all our current and past clients. We believe you are more than just clients; you’re our friends and neighbors. We cherish that special relationship we have with each and every one of you.

Whether you have engaged in the purchase of a new home, sold a property or just needed advice and counsel on your real estate transactions – we have enjoyed being a part of the journey with you.

Once again, thank you for trusting us with one of the most important aspects of your life and we wish you a warm, wonderful holiday season – with many happy times to come in the New Year and beyond!

How to Prepare Your Home for the Market

Welcome back to my video blog. If you're thinking about selling your home, you might be wondering how to prepare it for the market. While each home is different, it's important to present your home in a way that is appealing to most buyers.

Some sellers ask if they should remodel or renovate. Not necessarily. There are a lot of buyers out there looking for fixer-uppers. They want to remodel the home how they want it to look.

A basic coat of paint can really help improve how the home looks both on the inside and the outside.

You can also stage your home. This can mean hiring a professional stager or getting new furniture.

If you have questions about your home specifically, give me a call. Let's find out what's the best way to get your home ready for the market.

Mid Year Market Update August 2013

Mid Year Market Update August 2013

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to my video real estate blog.

How is the real estate market?

This is an interesting question! We are more than halfway through the year and have had an incredible market. In the last month alone, we’ve seen more then 75% of sold homes get list price or above! That’s amazing!

It truly is a fantastic time for both buyers and sellers. If you want to sell your home, but do not know the value of your property, call me! I’d be more than happy to give you a free market analysis!

Will We Get Multiple Offers?

 

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Hi everyone! Most homes are receiving multiple offers. We have a high pent up demand for homes. Now that interest rates are increasing, it’s important for buyers to find a home now and lock in those low interest rates!

The economy has been improving, people have steadier jobs and rates are lower than they’ve ever been. Buyers want to buy while rates and prices are still low!

What is the Inventory Right Now in the Market Compared to Last Year?

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The inventory is incredibly low compared to last year, but the market is expanding as well. What does this mean?  Homes are selling quickly, but as they do more homes are coming on the market.  Now is the perfect time to sell your home for a great price!

If you are interested in buying or selling your home, call 626-441-3449