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  Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market. And the risk isn’t just missing out on offers, it’s missing out on the move you needed to make in the first place. The Real Pitfall of Overpricing Many homeowners remember what their neighbor’s house sold for a few years ago, and they want to chase that same sky-high number. The problem is, that was a different market. Today, there are more homes for sale . Buyers have more options to choose from. They don’t have to get into bidding wars where they offer way over asking just to compete. Now they can come in at, or even below, list price. And if you’re not open to that, they’ll move on. Lisa Sturtevant, Chief Economist at Bright MLS , explains: “Buyer...

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The Spring Market Is a Sweet Spot if You’re Looking To Sell

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  The Spring Market Is a Sweet Spot if You’re Looking To Sell Some Highlights Wondering if now’s a good time to  sell your house ? Based on  how many homes  are on the market, there are two big reasons why this spring is looking so  good for sellers . Thanks to an uptick in inventory over last year, you’ve got more options for your  next home . But there are still fewer homes for sale than there’d normally be, meaning your house should stand out and get a lot of attention from buyers. If you want to  sell your house , this spring is the  sweet spot . When you’re ready,  let’s chat  to get the  ball rolling .

Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line

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  Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line Thinking about  selling your house  and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of  homes for sale  has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy. So, what does that mean for you? To keep it simple, it means it’s still a seller’s market. Here’s how it works: A  neutral market  is when supply and demand is balanced. Basically, there are enough homes to meet buyer demand based on the current sales pace, and home prices hold fairly steady. A  buyer’s market  is when there are more homes for sale than there are buyers. When that happens, buyers have more negotiation power because sellers are willing to make compromises to close the deal. In a buyer’s market, sellers may have to do price cuts to re-ignite interest in their home, and prices may go down. But we haven’t seen th...

Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper

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  Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper If you’re trying to  buy a home  and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you’re looking to  break into  the housing market or want to stretch your budget further.  According  to  NerdWallet : “Buying a fixer-upper can provide a path to homeownership for first-time home buyers or a way for repeat buyers to afford a larger home or a better neighborhood.  With the relatively low inventory of homes for sale these days, a move-in ready home can be hard to find, especially if you’re on a budget.” Basically, since the number of homes for sale is still so low, if you’re only willing to tour homes that have all your dream features, you may be cutting down your options too much and making it harder on yourself than necessary...