Is it Too Late to Get My Home On the Market?

Thanks for joining me today! Can you believe Halloween is just a week away? With winter around the corner, I have a lot of sellers ask if they should wait until next year to list their home.

The answer is no! Now, is a fantastic time to sell your home and I’ll give you three reasons why.

1. Inventory is lower than it has been in five years - The amount of pending homes is highest it’s been in more than nine years. That means there is a strong demand and fewer homes on the market. That’s less competition for you!
2. Interest rates are low - We did see a slight increase, but 4 percent is still incredibly low. Even the slightest increase affects your buying power. If you are looking at a $400,000 property and interest rates increase to 6 percent, you now only have the buying power to purchase a $320,000 home. That’s a significant difference. Don’t wait!
3. The market will remain strong through the fall - With the pent up demand and such low inventory, the market will continue to go strong through the fall and winter months.

Give me a call at 651.481.6711 so we can get your home on the market now. Or maybe you are thinking about buying, we can help find the perfect home for you! Thanks for watching!

Tips to Choosing the Best Real Estate Agent

Welcome back to my video blog! When you choose a real estate agent, you want to make sure they are the best. I have a list of five different things you should look for when hiring your real estate agent.

1. What is their network ability? - Your agent’s network has a huge impact on getting your home exposed and the number of showings you will have. 
2. What is their sales experience? - Our team has consistently sold more than a hundred homes each year. When you interview an agent, ask for their proven track record of transactions. Get the names and addresses to verify.
3. Are they a good negotiator? - Having an agent with good negotiating skills is not only helpful with the purchase agreement, but keeping the sale together all the way until close.
4. What is their marketing strategy? - Did you know that 90 percent of buyers start their search online? What is your agent doing to appeal to those buyers? Do they bring in a professional photographer and stager? 
5. Do they belong to a team? - Teamwork is important; on our team each individual has an area of specialty but all help one another out. When there is a team behind you, you know that every detail is being taken care of for you.

These are five basic things to consider when hiring your real estate agent. If you have any questions, or are ready to buy or sell, please give me a call!

Thanks for watching!