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Why sell now and trade up???

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Westland Realty BRE# 01864461 BRE#01322859

So, your wondering why would you want to sell your home in today's market because "you lost all this money."  Your thinking, wow, if I would have sold before the market took a dive I could have made so much money.  Well, truth is, it may be to your benefit that you didn't.  Look at the example below:

 

 

Current Home: In 2004, it was worth $325,000. With a 35% reduction in value, today it is worth $211, 250. Your selling for $113, 750 less than in 2004.

 

In 2004, your “dream home” was worth $500,000. With a 35% reduction in value, today it is worth $325,000. Your buying for $175,000 less than in 2004.

 

You’re gaining $61,250 in value, plus the $6500 tax credit, plus you are paying less in property taxes and are at a lower interest rate.

 

Now, doesn't this make more sense???  It is a great time to buy and SELL!!!  Take advantage of this market to find and buy your dream home. 

 

Happy House Hunting.

 

 

Posted by

Kim Darling, GRI

DRE License #01322859

TeamDarling@gmail.com                                                      

 

Annie Holdreith
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International/Manhasset, New York - Manhasset, NY

Amen to that!  Love that you do the math in your post...easy for a consumer to understand.

Feb 04, 2010 07:51 AM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Kim, this is great. I keep telling my clients the same thing. You may lose on the selling end but you make it up when you buy.

Feb 04, 2010 09:24 AM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Very good analysis Kim.  

Feb 08, 2010 03:44 PM