A Tip to Help Sellers Avoid Regret

What regrets do sellers in our market have?

We’re in the best seller’s market I’ve ever seen, but you still have to take certain steps if you want the very best outcome from your transaction. Combining my first-hand knowledge of the market with reports sent out by the National Association of Realtors, here are the four most common regrets sellers have about their transactions: 

1. They regret that they rushed the process. 
2. They didn’t spit-shine and polish the house. 
3. They overestimated how long it would take to prep the home for sale. 
4. They thought the seller’s market would compensate for the condition of their house.

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Remember to think about the bigger picture.

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All the time, we see sellers say that they’re ready to put their homes on the market right away, but they often fail to account for everything going on in their lives when it comes to prepping for the sales process. If you’re planning to sell your home, give yourself some grace and a little extra time to get ready to go live on the market. 

As you get ready to sell, remember to think about the bigger picture: What repairs should you do before you list? What plans do you have to make sure your move goes smoothly? 

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home and want to make sure that you won’t look back and have regrets about your transaction, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to help you.

5 Things Buyers Want These Days

Here are the five main things buyers are looking for in our current market.

What are homebuyers looking for right now? Buyers are looking at different parts of town, home sizes, and prices, but with the changes we’ve seen this past year, they’re looking for different things inside the house, too. Here’s what buyers are looking for in our current market:

1. Updated kitchens. People are spending much more time in their homes, and they need a functional kitchen. Even the appliances people want have changed because they’re cooking more. We’re seeing plenty of kitchen remodels, but you don’t have to spend a bunch of money. Sometimes simply painting cabinets, installing new hardware, and maybe upgrading some appliances can make a huge difference. 

2. Extra space. Buyers want extra space for children’s studying or working from home, which sometimes means they want two extra spaces, one for each purpose. When we've gone to look at houses with buyers lately, having extra space has been crucial to them.

3. Outdoor living space. Again, since people are staying home more, they want outdoor spaces they can utilize in good weather. More people want swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, and outdoor living areas.

 

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   When we've gone to look at houses with 

buyers lately, having extra space has 

been crucial to them.

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4. All price ranges. We have buyers looking for entry-level homes all the way up to luxury. Sales of luxury properties increased by 48% in the last year, which is a massive rise. Buyers are looking in every area, price range, and home style there is. 

5. Near outdoor recreational activities. We’ve seen a slew of buyers wanting houses near hiking, biking, and walking trails—not to mention parks and other outdoor areas. This desire is high on many homebuyer’s lists these days. If you’re considering selling and your property is near a wonderful park or trail, buyers will be very drawn to that. 

Remember: There are many resources on our website if you need them, including a home search tool, home valuation tool, market data, and more. If you’d like a consultation on your home because you’re thinking about selling, we’d be happy to meet with you and discuss what’s essential in the present market. If you have any questions or there’s something we can help you with, feel free to call or email us. We would love to help with whatever you need.

You Should Love Where You Live

Valentine’s Day is forthcoming, and we want you to love where you live.

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Today we’re talking about LOVE. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we want to ensure you love where you live. Many homebuilders currently have sweet deals on brand-new homes ready to go. Or, you may fall in love with a specific lot available, want to choose your floor plan, and have it built. In six to nine months you could be living in your dream home and making memories. 

Many people think builders don’t work with real estate agents, but they actually love to work with us. We work for the buyer, they work for the seller (the builder company), so they love when we give you guidance. We can show you many different neighborhoods and builders.

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We want to ensure you love where you live.

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You are the heart of our business, and there’s no better time than Valentine’s Day to say how much we appreciate you, your business, your referrals, and keeping in touch with us. We love to hear how you’re doing in your new house. 

If you’re looking for a property you’ll love or have fallen out of love with your home, give us a call or send an email. We would love to show you the new home developments available right now or get some market data to you about your current house. We’d love to speak with you. Our website is also a wonderful resource with plenty of information for both buyers and sellers. 

Happy Valentine’s Day—we hope it’s filled with much love and happiness.