Everyone knows the real estate market is challenging right now.
You may be wondering if you should be venturing into the market now? There is always talk about timing the market based on inventory, mortgage rates, etc. But the driving foundation of the real estate market, no matter the market conditions, is life circumstance.
No matter the market conditions a REALTOR is always one step ahead; they know the current market like the back of their hand because they live it every day.
This is why having a REALTOR you can trust, someone to support you through the process, is so vital. Your REALTOR will think proactively and help you consider your goals in the context of 2023’s housing market so you can relax knowing that your goals are driving our every step in the selling and purchasing process.
My starting point is always a thorough understanding of my client’s goals. I work with my clients help them achieve their best result.
Realtors can employ tools to strategically meet their clients goals. A few that have helped my clients succeed are: staging, moving concierge, professional video home tour, pre-listing inspection. I’ll discuss pros and cons of these tools and work with you to ensure that the unique and sought after characteristics of your home are highlighted. You will have the power of choice at every step in the process.
For more information on how we handle the details of the selling process, see the Pre-Listing Packet below.
Understanding these steps in the process will help you get comfortable and feel in control:
A Current market analysis will be our first step to get acquainted with the market your home will be entering.
We will discuss your goals: are you selling to buy another home? Do you need to move in a particular time frame? Is price the most important factor for you? Your goals determine our marketing strategy,
Once our marketing strategy is implemented, I will keep you updated and answer any questions as they arise,
We will evaluate the unfolding success of our marketing plan and make any needed changes,
Once a contract is executed, the title company and the buyer’s lender get to work,
From here, I’ll keep a close eye on meeting timelines in the contract and making sure any and all require documents are ready.