Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:
1. Make Sure You Give Buyers Access
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your...Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News:
“Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the shortage of homes on the market.”
That activity can be seen in the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring available homes (see graph below):
The 62% jump in showings from D...A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind.
1. Houses That Are Priced Right Are Still Selling
Houses that are updated and priced at their current market value are still selling. Jeff Tucker, Senior Economist at Zillow, says:
“. . . sellers who price and market their home competitively shouldn’t have a problem f...Hello!!!
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I love selling real estate. In selling real estate I help my clients and customers transition from one stage in their life to the next. A move is rarely just a move. There are so many other things that go with it. I have been working with buyers and sellers in Wausau, Marshfield and Medford and all the surrounding communities for the last almost 20 years. I love it so much that in 2014, my husband and I decided to open our own off...Selling your home can be a very stressful time. Yes, the contract is signed and the sign is in your yard but staging your home for every showing and living in your home can be difficult, especially if you have kids. Read the article below to get some pointers on how to survive living in your home while trying to sell it.