Selling a Home in Sammamish, List Sooner Rather Than Later

The good news hit this week that December sales in the greater Puget Sound area were the best in 3 years, and pending sales were up significantly over last year.  Previously, in a post titled Listing a Home For Sale Now Rather Than Spring, I spoke about the benefits of seasonal decorations creating a warm atmosphere and that more serious buyers are shopping during the holidays.  This was apparently the case. 

The other point I made was regarding interest rates.  At that time it was not difficult to find 30 year fixed rate conforming loans for 4.75% (4.854% APR with 20% down).  After that post on November 19th 2009 rates went even lower, hitting 4.5% on more than a few occasions.  As I write this today, rates are 4.875%-5.0% and the trend is generally going up.  This translates into higher payments for buyers or fewer buyers who can afford your home.  While not dramatic so far, the trend if it continues will put downward pressure on pricing. 

If you want top dollar for your home and the least amount of time on the market, we recommend a meeting soon.  Allow us to assess your home, suggest a few things which can improve the desirability and value for the least out of pocket expense.  We will work with you to lay out a plan to achieve your goals.  Elsie is an Accredited Staging Professional and I do a complementary pre-inspection in addition to our market analysis.  We are dedicated to your success, as that is how we measure ours. 

 

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Dan Tabit       206-310-8629    425-868-SOLD(7653)  DanTabit@Northstone.net

One stop Real Estate & Mortgage Services Serving Sammamish, Issaquah, Redmond, Bellevue, Mercer Island and the greater Seattle area.  

 
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6 Comments on Selling a Home in Sammamish, List Sooner Rather Than Later

JAN
07
2010
311,736 Points 2 Featured Posts

It is always a good time to sell if you have to, price it correctly and life can be easy.
10:10pm • #1
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I so agree that it's smart to get listed ahead of the crowd - most people wait until the Spring - but that just means more competition - List Now! :-)
10:47pm • #2
251,833 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Andrew, Pricing is key anytime, but the trend here is not favorable, so early is better than later.

Liz, Great point, beat the April - June crowd.   By meeting with a us sooner, if your improvement projects take a little time we will still have it.  Thanks for the comments.
11:00pm • #3
JAN
08
2010
104,294 Points 6 Featured Posts

Hi Dan, really glad to hear of your Dec. stats. I also believe this is the time to list, with the last chance for a tax credit coming to an end soon.
9:52pm • #4
JAN
09
2010
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Dan, I agree a great time to list.  Much success to your and Elsie in 2010.
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There is no point in waiting for home prices to rise before selling.  That is going to take a while and when home prices are high and mortgage rates rise, the buyers won't be around.
9:40pm • #6

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