Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake
Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake
There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 26, 2021 in Selling Your Home
How To Sell Your Home Safely Right Now
Your agent now has over 6 months of experience selling houses during the pandemic and can make the process easier and safer for you today.
COVID-19 protocols and technology usage recommendations from the National Association of ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 14, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Best Home Upgrades for Under $500
From Reminder Media Magazine.
According to the latest statistics, right now is a great time to put your home on the market. In many areas, homeowners are fielding multiple offers within hours or days of going live on the MLS. How can you ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on August 22, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Your PreListing Checklist
When it comes time to list your home, you’ll want to come up with a list of small repairs and other tweaks that you can do to try and get the most out of your property. If you don’t make a list, you might miss things that could bring ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on July 11, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low
In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on July 8, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Thinking of Selling? Now May be the Time
Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time.
The housing market has started off much stronger this year than it did last year. Lower mortgage interest rates have been a driving factor in that change. The average 30-year rate in 2019, ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on February 26, 2020 in Selling Your Home
The Number One Reason to List Your House Right Now
The #1 Reason to List Your House Right Now
The success of the U.S. residential real estate market, like any other market, is determined by supply and demand. This means we need to look at how many potential purchasers are in the market versus the ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on February 12, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster
When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale:
1. Make Buyers Feel at Home
Declutter your home! Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 30, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Why You Shouldn’t “For Sale By Owner”
Rising home prices coupled with the current inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their homes on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might be hard to execute well ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 18, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Winter Buyers Are Looking For Your Home
Some Highlights:
Existing Home Sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.46 million.
The inventory of existing homes for sale remains below the 6 months needed for a normal market and is now at a 3.9-month supply.
Inventory remains low due to high ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on December 14, 2019 in Selling Your Home
Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?
Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 25, 2019 in Selling Your Home
Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.
Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 6, 2019 in Selling Your Home
Existing-Home Sales Report Indicates Now Is a Great Time to Sell
The best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The latest Existing-Home Sales Report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), reveals that demand ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on October 17, 2019 in Selling Your Home
3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound
The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound:
1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on October 10, 2019 in Selling Your Home
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection
You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer contingent upon a clean home inspection.
This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price you ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on October 8, 2019 in Selling Your Home
Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?
With the fall season upon us, change is in the air. For many families, children are growing up and moving out of the house, maybe leaving for college or taking a jump into the working world. Parents are finding themselves as empty nesters for the ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on October 1, 2019 in Selling Your Home
Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?
In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do.
According ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on September 30, 2019 in Selling Your Home
4 Reasons to Sell This Fall
Some Highlights:
Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings.
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply found in a normal housing market.
Homes are still selling relatively quickly, ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on September 27, 2019 in Selling Your Home
4 Reasons to Sell This Summer
Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale. This means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available.
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on June 22, 2019 in Selling Your Home