I know you’re used to a little blurb here and then we
provide you a link to a real estate article that I feel is relevant to our
current market. But today I’m changing
it up!
As homeowners, we’ve been through a lot of change over the last
decade; double digit price increases in the early 2000’s, the most debilitating
crash of 2007 – 2013, the dramatic changes in lending and appraising as a
result of the crash, and now a resurging market. That’s a lot of adjusting.
But one of the most interesting adjustments we, at The
McLeod Group, are working through is the increased amount of real estate sales
that are happening during the holiday season.
Traditionally, we have looked forward to a “quieting” from
about mid-November through New Years.
But these days, we’re finding buyers are willing to continue searching,
sometimes even on Christmas Eve!
So what do these Buyers know that the rest of us ignored in
the past?
Plain and simple; there’s less competition.
In a brisk real estate market, buyers are frustrated getting
their hopes up about a “home,” writing an offer that is competing, and deeply
disappointed when their offer isn’t picked.
But during the holidays Buyers know they’ve got a good shot at getting a
contract signed! And they only have one
frustration – little to no inventory.
And what happens anytime there is high demand with low
supply? – prices tend to go up!
Crazy, right?
So, if you’re thinking about selling, NOW could really be
the right time. And here’s some specific
reasons why:
· * Homes show beautifully with holiday
decorations.
· * Showings occur in a smaller window of time
during the day because of less daylight,
· * Winter Buyers are serious buyers
· * And your home might just sell for more!
Please call our office at 971-209-2657 if you think now is
the time to sell. I assure you – there
ARE ready Buyers continuing to search for just the right home. It might be yours!
With Warm Regards,
Amy
