Spokane is a wonderful place to live!  It is beautiful and amazing.  Sweeping rivers, tranquil forests, and frozen waterfalls combine to create an elegant winter wonderland!  Life runs a little slower here, but the real estate market is still moving!  Homes are selling for an average of 98% of asking in an approximately of 40-45 days.  Sellers who place themselves in the top 17-18% of property condition and then place their home in the bottom 18% of price, comparative to market comparisons, are having extreme success in moving their properties quickly and successfully! 

Not all real estate agents are created equal.  Find one that has an aggressive marketing strategy for giving your home the most exposure possible.  'Tis the season to think out of the box.  Throwing a cheap sign up on a post with an empty flier box won't cut it.  Poor pictures presented in a chaotic fashion on the Multiple Listing System won't either.  Most buyers use the Internet and virtual tours as an elimination tool.  They will still view the home they ultimately purchase, but their have statistically eliminated 40-70 others based solely on the web based presentation provided by the listing agent.  Don't let your home become a statistic.  If you already have an agent, ask to see the MLS listing they have imputed.  Check for typos, misspellings and inaccurate information.  Make sure the photos provided highlight the best features of your home.  Ask to be emailed a link to the virtual tour they have created (if there isn't one...shame, shame...make them fix that quickly).  Don't be embarrassed to hold your real estate accountable.  You are paying the bill.  Your home is one of the largest investments you have.  Be picky.

If you are still in the "what-the-heck-are-we-going-to-do-with-our-house" stage, call me!  I care.  I care about presentation.  I understand that you are feeling stressed out and worried about selling your home in this market.  I will sit down with you (hopefully at Starbucks while we both drink something warm and yummy).  I will  help you reflect on your goals and how selling your home helps you achieve them.  We'll talk about timing, marketing strategy, and staging.

Home Depot has the right idea..."You can do it!"....I can help.  Give me a call.  I am a local and I love what I do. Check out my website at www.SarahSpokane.com.  Give me a call (509) 230-4153, or email me at sarah@sarahspokane.com.  Or, just google me, Sarah Reinhart Spokane.  You will find tips, humor, and friendship.  I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!  Have a great day.  Be blessed!