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Moving On Up? 2011 Is The Year To Buy Springfield Real Estate!

By Kay Van Kampen

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX 1999033519

February 01, 2011 12:27 PM

Moving On Up? 2011 Is The Year To Buy Springfield Real Estate!

Want to take advantage of the low prices in 2011? Great! Let's get started. Oh, but you have a house to sell. What to do first. Moving Up in The Springfield Real Estate Market

This is a scenario that is occuring all over the country. Once you get the itch to move, your first step is to get you prequalified to buy another home first.....that is, unless you're paying cash.

As your real estate agent, let's make sure that the price range you are wanting to be in is within your ability to purchase.

Second, let's get your home on the market. Now that you know what you can qualify for, setting a price that the home will sell for, will also give us an estimate of what you will net when you sell.

Third, it's time to go look at a few Springfield mo homes for sale to get an idea of what is available. Knowing that there will be homes that meet your requirements will ease the stress of not buying before your home sells.

If you are paying cash for your new home, buying before your home sells is also a good idea. You will be able to move, then make all the necessary repairs before you receive an offer on your old home. You might consider having the home staged to allow the buyer a change to see the home in it's best light.

Last, sit back and let me get you the best offer we can. Springfield Mo real estate is a great market to buy a home in 2011. Let's get started.

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Stop by or call us today to discuss your real estate needs. We're here to help. 417.839.4534 or email kvankampen@remax.net.

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Michelle Francis

Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA

Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Kay,

It's a fabulous move-up market IF one can get over the sticker shock of what you get for selling your current home:-)

The other numbers make a lot of sense as the interest rates are phenominal.

All the best, Michelle

Feb 01, 2011 01:50 PM

Kay Van Kampen

RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO

Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

Michelle, educating the seller before they list is the key. Knowing they can buy at lower prices sometimes make up for the sticker shock. Hope you're having a great year.

Feb 01, 2011 11:51 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Kay All excellent points - they are being made by a professional

Feb 02, 2011 01:40 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Kay, you are braver than I am! Unless my clients are prepared to rent their place out, I would never recommend buying without having thier current home sold. But that's just my market. I have seen too many situations where the current home sat on the market and the sellers were carrying two properties - and upset at their agent. Once their home is safely under contract, they can venture into the market with a clear idea of just how much money they'll have to spend on the new place, and at least in this area, it's a lot easier to find a great place than to sell a great place!

Feb 02, 2011 01:52 AM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Kay, one of the best ways for a seller to price their home appropriatly in their market is to actually get out and look at what homes are selling for. It really is a reality check. Good luck with those move-up folks!

Feb 02, 2011 02:03 AM

Karen, from one professional to another, thank you. Are you getting snow?

Feb 02, 2011 10:07 AM

Pat, I hope I didn't confuse everyone.......I only let cash buyers buy before their first home is sold. The buyer that ends up with two loans, maybe a contingency offer, but most of the time, I will take them to see a few homes to make sure they are happy with what they will be able to purchase once their home goes under contract. Today's market is too risky for buyers with a tight budget.

Feb 02, 2011 10:12 AM

Lee and Pamela, it makes selling them a home much easier if they know what they are moving up to.

Feb 02, 2011 10:15 AM

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