Don't Forget to Research the Neighborhood that You're Looking to Buy a Home In

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If you're looking to buy a home in a particular neighborhood, it's important to do some research before you buy. Planning ahead is important, and so is making sure that you're going to fit in and appreciate the community that you belong to. This is why I urge you to do some research on the neighborhood that you're planning to buy a home in.

You never want to assume anything, and part of our job here is to drive through communities at different times of the day. We want to make sure that you're buying a home in a quality neighborhood, and we spend a lot of time out in the community. We may be able to tell you some specifics about certain neighborhoods, so please reach out to us.

One other thing that you should consider doing is to call the school boards and make sure that the school you planned on sending your kids to is actually in the right area. You may have moved somewhere specifically for the schools, so this is an important part of the process. Nothing should be left to chance when it comes to the future of your family.

If you have any questions about certain parts of town, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you!

When Is the Best Time to Sell?

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Today I am excited to share with you a piece of wisdom I’ve learned throughout my years in real estate. People think you need to wait until spring to sell, but that is a myth in real estate. So is the myth that the only time you can get top dollar is in the spring. Here’s where that comes from.

It’s true that there are a lot of home buyers out in the market in the spring, looking to purchase homes and move in by the end of summer. However, after extensive market research, we have found that buyers are always buying homes. If you look at the market totals over a 12-month cumulative period, there is minimal decrease in activity month-over-month. It’s usually less than 1% in most months, which turns into maybe 50-70 buyers tops. 

In reality, we have had some of our best months during the holidays, because a lot of people are ready to buy at that time. If buyers are out looking at homes during the cold, dark winter months, they are serious and ready to make an offer if the right property comes along. 

If you are ready to sell, now is the time to list your home on the market and get top dollar. If you have any questions for us, or want to know more about how you can sell your home for top dollar, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!