Holiday Time Brings Opportunity for Both the Sellers and the Buyers

Can you believe the holidays are upon us? “Celebrate the endings — for the precede new beginnings!” “Cheers to a new year and another chance to get it right!” “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year!” So let’s go!!

The end of the year presents an opportunity to list your home at a slower time of the year when the buyers that are out looking really are serious and must make a decision! It can be very rewarding to be one of the sellers out there looking to capture the right buyer.

Mortgage rates have down a bit! The biggest difference between now and 12 months ago is the interest rates. “Inventory has increased slightly and the median sales price is up 7%.” 95% of buyers want to be represented by a qualified Real Estate professional and 87% of them would call their trusted Real Estate advisor again.

Hire EXPERIENCE for buying or selling your home is the most valued investment you will ever make in your life.

Buyers: Be ready with an updated pre-approval letter from a qualified professional lender. You can search rates, but always choose the lender who responds quickly and answers all of your questions. Explore and know the community you want to live in.

Sellers: Prepare your home for the market by having that much-needed painting job done! Call your HVAC vendor and have your systems serviced and complete any needed repairs. Hire a professional landscaping company to do the tree, bush, lawn trimming and edging. Have your windows cleaned! Hire a professional cleaning company after all the painting and repairs have been completed. Your house needs to shine, shine, shine! You want the buyer to fall in love from the street walking up to the front door! Adding a touch of the holidays is welcoming and will bring a smile to all buyers looking.

Remember, your house should look its best before you leave it!

Make New Year’s goals. Dig within and discover what you would like to happen in your life this coming new year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you are interesting in fully living life in the new year to come.

Here’s to a healthy, prosperous, joyful, peaceful New Year filled with the love of family!

Sincerely, Sheila Straub - Coldwell Banker Realty

www.sheilastraub.com | sheila.straub@cbrealty.com | 614-204-5417