february 2019 is the perfect time to sell your home

february 2019 is the perfect time to sell your home

It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their homes on the market until then. The question is whether or not that is a good strategy this year. We think February 2019 is the perfect time to sell your home.

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why you should not for sale by owner (FSBO)

why you should not for sale by owner (FSBO)

In today’s market, as home prices rise and a lack of inventory continues, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for most sellers.

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the #1 reason to not wait until spring to sell your house

the #1 reason to not wait until spring to sell your house

Many homeowners choose to wait until spring to place their homes on the market. While buyer demand tends to increase that time of year, there is something to consider. If everyone believes that this is the best time to sell, then that is when sellers will have the most competition.

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thinking of selling your home? the time to act is NOW!

thinking of selling your home? the time to act is NOW!

If you thought about selling your house this year, now more than ever may be the time to do it! The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned about the concept of supply and demand, so we understand that the best time to sell something is when the supply of that item is low and demand for that item is high. That defines today’s real estate market.

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5 reasons to hire a real estate professional before entering the market

5 reasons to hire a real estate professional before entering the market

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to achieving your ultimate goal!

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the #1 reason to put your house on the market today

the #1 reason to put your house on the market today

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that home sales declined 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million in June from 5.41 million in May, and are 2.2% below a year ago. Some may look at these numbers and think now is a bad time to put their house on the market. In fact, the opposite is true.

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20 ways to prepare your house to sell this spring | part 2

20 ways to prepare your house to sell this spring | part 2

There is more to selling a house than just putting it on the market – especially in a busy season like spring. With these tips, you’ll be more likely to make an impression on prospective buyers. Last week we talked about Improving Your House’s Curb Appeal. This week we’ll tell you how to make your buyers feel at home (and inspiring them to actually make it their home!).

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20 ways to prepare your house to sell this spring | part 1

20 ways to prepare your house to sell this spring | part 1

There is more to selling a house than just putting it on the market – especially in a busy season like spring. With these tips, you’ll be more likely to make an impression on prospective buyers. This is something real estate agents consider very important this time of year.

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real estate competition for sellers in 2018

real estate competition for sellers in 2018

If you’re planning to sell your home in 2018, get ready for some competition! According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential Sales Report, the number of building permits for single-family homes is up 7.4% over last year.  A nice situation for buyers, but a more difficult one for sellers.

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6 tips for a successful open house

6 tips for a successful open house

Open houses can be a great way to appeal to potential buyers, but it can be cringe-worthy having strangers scrutinize your space. While the basics of throwing an open house are commonly known (clean your home, pick up snacks, etc.) there’s more that you can do to ensure a successful event. Here are a few tips that you may not have thought of:

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