The real estate market is heating up again... despite what the media is telling you!
The media is always about 6 months behind what is actually going on. Our clients are surprised to learn that homes are selling in 1-2 weeks with bidding wars in some cases! BUT, it takes more than just throwing a sign in the ground, there are 3 mistakes to avoid when trying to sell your home right now...
Mistake #1 - WAITING!
The market is heating up, but this won't last forever. Now is the time to jump on it! If you need to buy another home and you are worried about interest rates, we have some great outside the box solutions for you! Don't make the mistake that many homeowners made last year. They waited to long to get their home on the market and missed their opportunity. Right now there is a lack of homes for sale and a long list of active buyers ready to make offers. We are seeing multiple offers and over asking sales prices again!
Mistake #2 - Pricing for LAST YEAR'S Market, Not Today's Market
The pricing surge or 2021-22 was a small blip in time. Homes that are priced using those comps are sitting and not selling at all. You need a team of local experts to help you get a realistic price. We offer the most through comparative market analysis in Western Washington for our clients. Looking a recently sold homes and contacting the pending homes to see what they are selling for. All of this zeros in on the best price for your home to get it sold fast without leaving money on the table.
Mistake #3 - Lack of Preparation!
Buyers are savvy, the days of throwing your home on the market in any condition to sell it are over. We suggest a pre-inspection and we help coordinate work orders with our vetted contractors, a free staging consult, professional photography, a dedicated marketing director and more with your Personal Listing Concierge Jo! It's part of our Stress-Free Listing Program that is included with all of our listings! Your home needs to stand out to sell and we know how to make it happen!
