Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO.
The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real Estate Professional in your corner haven’t changed, but have rather been strengthened due to the projections of higher mortgage interest rates & home prices as the market continues to recover.
1. What do you do with all this paperwork?
Each state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true Real Estate
Paying rent is not a good investment, but owning is a great way to start building family wealth.
Not only does homeownership allow you to provide your children with great education, but you can also decide whether or not your child grows up with a pet.
Owning a home provides you with tax benefits while also providing you with more living space to move around in.
Today we are going to talk about 'Making More Money' by getting your home 'Market-Ready' and how it helped my Cleveland Park seller make an extra $400,000!
Initially, things were a bit chaotic. It was the holidays and the seller was packing to move, so we decided to quietly market the property 'Under the Radar' to over 20,000 neighbors.
About eight people took a look at the house and we got an offer of $1.1 million. The seller turned it down, finished packing and moved out.
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Our seller got $400,000 more once the home was market-ready!
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Then, the owner touched up the paint and redid the kitchen cabinets. My stager worked her magic
Affordable interest rates continue to fuel demand.
While the inventory of homes for sale is up 21.9% compared to last year, it remains very low, continuing to frustrate buyers.
This seller's market is all about supply & demand, with competing offers above full price. This year my sellers are getting 107% of list price in an average of 3 days.
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Multiple offers jumping $100,000...$200,000... even more than $500,000 above asking price!
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But if you are thinking of selling, don't get complacent. In my next video, you'll find out what a savvy seller did to get an extra $400,000 for her home in Cleveland Park.
