What is the best time to sell a house? The simple answer to that question is that there is not a bad time to sell a house. But some seasons are certainly less of a challenge than others. There is a seasonality that is very consistant for home sales. The graph below shows the typical shape of the sales curve for home sales in Wake County. The first thing you'll probably notice about … [Read more...]
January 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
How Long Before The Real Estate Market Comes Back?
How long before the real estate market comes back? That is the question on everyone's mind these days, isn't it? Experts expect it to take well over a decade. Anyone who has a home to sell has a big decision to make. Or so it would seem. Do I sell now, or wait for the real estate market to come back? Let's take a look at the facts, on a local basis, and see if we might be able to … [Read more...]
August 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Are You In The Market or Out of The Market?
Sometimes we end up overcomplicating what it takes to sell a home in today's competitive real estate market. You are either in the market or out of the market. And it's really pretty easy to tell which applies to your listing. My friend Jay Papasan explains this concept in simple, plain language. Take a look at this video and then contact me to talk about exactly what it will take to get … [Read more...]
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Vacant Homes Are Insurance Risks
Leaving a home vacant can cause you to be exposed to serious insurance coverage risks. You could face a loss of thousands of dollars only to find out that the coverage you thought you had does not apply. When a home seller has a new job in another city, or a loved one somewhere else who is in need of their care, sometimes they must move on before their house sells. Chances are good that their … [Read more...]
August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Initial Price Determines How Fast And For How Much Your Home Sells
Initial price has emerged as the single most important factor in selling a home for the most money in the shortest amount of time. Pricing too high has serious risks with regards to eventual sell price and days on market. You want the same thing every other seller on the planet wants. Your home to sell fast and sell for the most money. But the hard cold reality is that currently only … [Read more...]
April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Does A Fence Add Value When You Sell Your Home?
Does installing a fence add value to your home? I get lots of questions about making home improvements. Some from clients who are selling their home and want to be competitive when we list. Some from past clients who want to add a feature or improvement for their enjoyment and want to know if there will be some return when they sell. The most shocking thing I tell some people is that no … [Read more...]
April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Finding A Real Estate Agent To List Your Home
Finding a real estate agent to list your home for sale is clearly the first step for many people. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that 84% of all home sellers used a real estate agent. So if you are like the vast majority of home sellers, you too will need to spend some time finding a real estate agent who is right for you. When beginning the task of finding a real estate … [Read more...]
