Home Selling Advice

Why NOW Is The Right Time To List Your Home

There is definitely a pent-up demand for homes in the Youngstown suburbs.  There are lots of well-qualified buyers looking for the right home in the $150,000--$300,000 price ranges, but it's slim pickins because the housing inventory is so low.

Most of the new listings coming on the market are lower priced foreclosure properties which provides a real challenge for agents trying to help their clients achieve their goals.

If you are planning to list in the Spring . . . don't wait . . . do it now.  Given that your property is well-maintained and appealing with the amenities buyers are seeking, and given that you are priced near the actual market value, you should list now while the inventory is low to get the best price, most favorable terms, and least amount of market time.

Contact Us for a professional consultation on the value of your home and an analysis of the real estate market in your neighborhood.

Selling at Holiday Time Can Be Good!

It can be a hassle to have your home on the market over the holidays for a variety of reasons . . . with that said, there are some real advantages that may outweigh the negatives.  

Although there will be more buyers out and active after the first of the year, the ones who are out in the wet and the cold right now tend to be really motivated to buy. Holiday house hunters usually either need a place to live, fast, or they need to close escrow on their new home by year's end for tax reasons.  Having your home on the market over the holidays is one way to try to capitalize on the urgency this season's motivated buyers face due to their circumstances.

Tips For The First-Time Home Seller

At first, selling your home may seem daunting.  You haven't sold a home before and the real estate market looks complex.  You know that what you experienced when buying a home 20 years ago is inappropriate today.

So what should you do, and what can you expect? Here's a short and simplified list to get you started.

1. Don't Be Intimidated. You Can Do It.  Approximately 5 million existing homes were sold last year. Other owners have done it and so can you.  A good real estate agent will make the experience as stress-free as possible for you and your family.

2. Times Have Changed. Today's real estate marketplace is radically different when compared with 10-20 years ago. Purchasers now use the Internet to eliminate homes based on the information and photos, so it is very important that your home is represented in its best possible light on the internet.  Sellers are required to disclose issues with the home's functionality and safety, and the list of items included on disclosure forms continues to increase.  Almost all buyers get home inspections, and are represented by buyer agents. The result is that buyers are much better prepared and knowledgeable than in the past.