Will My House Really Sell For That Much??
It's a valid question. You see a few of your neighbors' houses being listed for big bucks -- more than you would have thought. Then, the sign says "UNDER CONTRACT" after…
First Three Steps Towards Getting Your House On The Market This Spring
It feels like spring time in the Valley this week! I hope you are enjoying the warmer temperatures and perhaps tackling a few outside projects around the house. If you…
Comparing Home Pricing Strategies
Above I have included an overly complicated illustration of an overly simplified comparison of two pricing strategies. A few key points for understanding the graphic…
Getting Ready To Sell? Focus On Neighborhood Sales Prices First!
If you will be selling your home this spring, you ought to start familiarizing yourself with which other homes are selling in your neighborhood, and at what prices. This…
How Quickly Are Homes Going Under Contract?
Q: How Quickly Are Homes Going Under Contract? A: Quickly. As you can see above, more homes went under contract in the first 10 days of being listed for sale (808 houses…
What Are You Saying With The List Price Of Your Home?
Let's say buyers, sellers and Realtors in our local market would all agree that a house is worth $275,000. Here are a variety of list prices that a seller might…
Not Much Negotiability In Home Prices In 2020
Looking back at a full year of data now for 2020, it is impressive to note that the median "list price to sales price ratio" was 100% for the year. This means that at…
So, Will My House Sell For 10% More This Year Than Last?
It's a reasonable question. The median sales price increased from $223,000 to $244,900 between 2019 and 2020 -- which is a 10% increase. So, would your house sell for 10%…
My Predictions for the 2021 Real Estate Market
As I mentioned yesterday, my 2020 predictions for our local housing market were WAY off base. :-) I did not see such a strong market coming, and if I had known about…
As A Home Seller, You Are Always Optimizing For Something
What are you optimizing for? price? time? convenience? As a home seller, you are always optimizing for something. PRICE - Maybe you are willing to wait as long as it…
Make A Decision About A Home Warranty Purchase After Your Home Inspection
What is a Home Warranty? A home warranty one-year service agreement that covers the repair or replacement of many major home system components and appliances that…
Local Home Sales, Prices Hit Record Highs In October 2020
Happy Veterans Day and an enormous thanks to all who have served our country! Also, Happy November and Happy Thanksgiving! Speaking of thankfulness, we have a lot to be…