Surprise, The House Smells!
Everybody knows that smells don't show up in photos - but that reality settles in quickly when you walk into a house for sale and realize that it really... smells!…
Pricing Your Home Well (Now or Later) Does Not Guarantee a Quick Sale
As we start to see inventory levels creeping upward a bit - especially in certain price ranges and locations - it's becoming increasingly important to price your home…
Will You Price Your Home Just Above Or Below Your Target Sales Price?
The two conventional schools of thought are... JUST ABOVE - Price your home just above your target sales price (market value) as a buyer might try to negotiate with you…
How Many Months Would It Take For All Current Listings To Sell?
A year ago, there were 140 homes on the market for sale (not under contract) and today there are 249 homes for sale! That's a big increase. Given that inventory levels…
Why Does Land Sell More Slowly Than a House?
If you've ever sold (or tried to sell) a piece of land you've probably notice that it usually takes longer than selling a home. But why? There are a few key reasons why…
If Your House Did Not Go Under Contract, What Did?
It can feel frustrating -- or even a bit disheartening -- if your home has been on the market for a few weeks and it hasn't gone under contract. Maybe you've only had a…
25 Years of Harrisonburg Area Median Home Sales Price
Looking back over 25 years (above) we find the following types of trajectories in the median sales price in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County... GRAY = 2% to 7% annual…
The Best Market Feedback Comes in the First One to Two Weeks
Before we list your home, we'll study recent sales, analyze the market, and come to a conclusion about the best pricing strategy for your home. But once your home hits…
The Conundrum of Liking the First House You See
Most of the time, finding a home to buy takes some time and some patience. The first house we see is usually... just okay. The second and third might be so-so. By the…
Can You Charge Extra for Features Not Every Buyer Wants?
When you're preparing to sell your home, it's natural to want to highlight its best features -- and to factor those into your asking price. Maybe you have a three-car…
Comps, Gut Feelings, and the Space In Between
When it comes time to finalize a list price for your home, things aren't always black and white. Let's say we take a close look at the market -- analyzing recent sales…
Home Sales, Prices, and Contracts Are on the Rise... But Inventory Levels Are Rising Rapidly Too
Happy Monday Morning, friends! We're nearly mid-way through July... and this summer has been a whirlwind! It was great to see sooo many of you at Red Wing Roots in Mount…