Is it Time to List your Home? Step 2

So your next move is to....
Name your price. Your next objective should be to determine the best possible selling price for your house. Setting a fair asking price from the outset will generate the most activity from other real estate agents and buyers. You will need to take into account the condition of your home, what comparable homes in your neighborhood are selling for, and state of the overall market in your area. It's often difficult to remain unbiased when putting a price on your home, so my expertise is invaluable at this step. I can do the research on what comparable homes are selling for in your neighborhood and the average time those homes are sitting on the market.
If you want a truly objective opinion about the price of your home, you could have an appraisal done. This typically costs a few hundred dollars. Remember: You're always better off setting a fair market value price than setting your price too high. Studies show that homes priced higher than 3 percent of their market value take longer to sell. If your home sits on the market for too long, potential buyers may think there is something wrong with the property. Often, when this happens, the seller has to drop the price below market value to compete with newer, reasonably priced listings.

Is it time to LIST YOUR HOME? Step 1

Many homeowners have been waiting for just the right time to put their home on the market. Believe it or not, now is a good time! Inventory is low and Buyers are out there looking for just the right home.
Are you thinking of selling your home? There is a Home Selling Process! Selling your home doesn't have to be stressful - Let me be your guide. There are Eight steps to selling your home and I am going to be reviewing those over the next 8 posts.
The first one is-
Define your needs. Once you begin thinking about selling start by writing down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?" For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city may necessitate a move. For your goals, write down if you'd like to sell your house within a certain time frame or make a particular profit margin. Work with your real estate agent or call me to map out the best path to achieve your objectives and set a realistic time frame for the sale.

Buyers don't let the window close!

The window of opportunity is closing quickly for Buyers. The First Time home buyer tax credit extension allows you as a buyer to enter into an agreement with a seller by April 30th, 2010 with closing by June 30th, 2010. NOW is your chance to start paying for your own home instead of someone else’s!

Wonder what defines a First Time Home Buyer?? They are anyone who has not owned a home for the past 3 years. If you fall into that category, or know someone who does, time is running out for you to get this incredible $8,000 tax credit.

Today, home prices are at their lowest levels in almost a decade and interest rates are a near 40 year low. These government programs that have helped to keep the interest rates down but they are also coming to the end of their funding. This along with the tax credit deadline means this window of opportunity is going to close fast! And like we saw last November, inventories will soon diminish.

DON’T MISS THIS EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY!