Why You Should Sell Your Home in 2019


If you’ve been thinking of selling your home, 2019 might be the perfect time. Here are three reasons why.

Why should you consider selling your home in 2019? There are several reasons why:

1. Lots of millennial buyers are entering the market right now. If your home is in the $150,000 to $200,000 price range, there are a ton of educated, pre-approved buyers out there ready to buy your home.

2. Interest rates are still low. People haven't been too scared off by interest rates creeping up a little because they’ve been low for so long and are still low, relatively speaking.

Home prices remain strong.

3. Your home’s value is at its highest level in a long time. Home prices remain strong and there couldn’t be a more perfect time to sell.

I’m beginning to hear that the year 2020 might be a little more risky to sell your home in. There’s talk of a recession. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I do know that this market, the 2019 real estate market, is a fantastic one to sell your home in. If you have any other questions for me in the meantime, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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6 Home Seller Myths You Shouldn’t Believe


There are many myths involved with home selling. Here are six that you should not believe for any reason.

Don’t pay attention to a single one of these six home selling myths:

1. You can sell your home FSBO. Yes, there are homes that successfully sell as a For Sale by Owner, but this only occurs on about 7% to 9% of attempts. Half of the people who buy these homes know the owner before purchasing. Regardless, the odds aren’t great when selling as FSBO.

2. What you need from your home should be what it’s worth. Selling a home is like selling stock. I bought IBM stock for $100 and want to sell it for $100, but the market dropped it to $50. What you need from your home won’t necessarily produce what the market will produce.

3. It’s OK to sell as is. In today’s HGTV world, you’re going to need to do some kind of updating in order to get top dollar and compete with your neighbors.

Selling a home is like selling stock: It doesn’t always go up in value.

4. Upgrades need to be drastic. This isn’t true either. Minor changes can make a major difference, and we would be happy to help you with our professional opinion.

5. Spring is the only time to sell. Trust me, any time in 2019 is a good time to sell. If you wait until April or May to list, you miss some of the best months for selling in January, February, and March.

6. Get the value of your home from online estimates. It’s a good starting point, but it’s by no means the finish line. You need to talk to a real estate professional, like the ones on our team, who will give you a better idea of what your property is worth.

If you have any questions for me in the meantime, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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The Home Inspection Is Done—Now What?


Home inspections can save you from a lot of trouble down the road, which is why it’s important to know what your inspection report says.

The home buying process is well underway, you’ve gotten your potential new home inspected, and you’ve received the results of the inspection. What do you do next?

Go through the inspection sheet and ask what each comment means. Some inspectors do a great job explaining the big items to pay attention to and the small ones that shouldn’t be a concern. You should especially ask about the ones that are on the initial summary list.

If you see issues, it doesn’t mean your home is in bad shape; almost all homes have at least minor problems, and inspections will reflect this. Occasionally, though, there are major problems in a property, which is the biggest reason why inspections are done. That’s why it’s necessary to ask about the level of importance each issue holds.

It’s important to ask about the level of importance each issue holds.

There are times your inspector will recommend getting a second opinion from a specialist, and you should definitely do so. HVAC systems, roofing, and other items can only be professionally inspected by specialists in those areas.

Lastly, you want to know if there are any items that will require a follow-up. If your heating system is fine now but may need maintenance in the near future, you want to be aware of it in preparation. In fact, why not schedule it ahead of time?

The inspection isn’t as scary as it may seem, and having an experienced real estate agent at your side makes the situation even easier. I’d love to help you with any and all of your real estate needs, so reach out to me if you’re looking to buy or sell, have any questions, or need further information. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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