for sale by owner: Pick The BEST DAY to Lower Your Price!
- 05/11/07 10:47 AM
We all absolutely hate to do it (agents, sellers, FSBO's, etc.), but sometimes it's a necessity to get the property SOLD. So, when everyone decides it's time to lower the price of the home, are some days better than others? Is Friday the best day to lower the price of a home? Right before a holiday weekend? Mid-Summer?
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for sale by owner: Is Your List Price Selling Your Neighbor's House?
- 05/07/07 05:09 AM
Preparing to sell your home takes some planning and expert advice, especially when it comes to setting the price. You'll find everyone becomes an expert and wants to offer their opinion on the price...neighbors, family, co-workers, etc. And...while all of these individuals have good intentions and only want to help, it is crucial that you take into account all factors involved: market conditions, similar style homes that have sold in your area, your homes currently on the market, is it a buyer's market or seller's market, condition of your home, how fast homes are selling, terms and incentives, etc. Avoid testing … (2 comments)
for sale by owner: Market Report for Pickerington Corp & Violet Township
- 04/09/07 12:48 PM
According to Columbus Board of Realtors statistics, here is the 1st Quarter MARKET REPORT for 2007 covering Pickerington Corp. & Violet Township Single Family Residential Homes. Currently 402 properties are ACTIVE and Listed For Sale in the community. The average LIST price of these homes is $253,449. In addition, 102 homes are currently UNDER CONTRACT with an average List Price of $273,534. 124 homes SOLD during the 1st Quarter (January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007). These homes averaged 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and an average SALES PRICE of $265,135. Average number of days on the market for homes in the area is about 133 days. If you'd like … (0 comments)
for sale by owner: Get It In Writing and Avoid HomeBuying Frustrations!
- 04/03/07 12:51 PM
When you begin your search for a home, one of the first and most important steps in the process is speaking with a lender to find out what program is best and what you as a homebuyer are able to afford. Most lenders will conduct a brief phone interview with you at no charge. You'll be asked to supply basic information such as names, address, income, debt, etc. Once your lender has established that you qualify for a loan, and you've made APPLICATION for that loan, they are REQUIRED BY LAW to provide you with a GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE within 3 … (0 comments)
for sale by owner: Sell First or Buy First??? When you need to do both...
- 03/28/07 09:58 AM
Deciding whether to buy or sell first can be a difficult decision. Both have pros and cons depending on your particular situation. Here are some things to consider when making your next move. Buying First and Then Selling, may create 2 mortgage payments, which most people aren't comfortable handling. Also, buying before you sell could end up costing you much more in the long run...you'll be more inclined to lower your price to get it sold and not lose out on your new home, plus the carrying costs to keep the old home maintained and the utilities on, can deplete your savings … (0 comments)
We all absolutely hate to do it (agents, sellers, FSBO's, etc.), but sometimes it's a necessity to get the property SOLD. So, when everyone decides it's time to lower the price of the home, are some days better than others?
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