Yesterday, I did something I love doing - met with a couple who are beginning their search for their first home. We chatted away, talking about timelines, inspections, closing, searching - all of it. They can't wait to get started!
They are starting at the perfect time - their lease is up in December so the timeline isn't too tight. When I got back to the office, I looked at the calendar to figure out what our goal 'date' would be for them to get into contract and close. Then it struck me - YIKES! 2013 is coming to a quick end.
We're at the almost end of August. If you take into account a buyer who gets an accepted offer today - if you count to 45 days out, it's October 7th. OCTOBER!! Obviously, that's enough time to not go into the "who's going to be open the week of Thanksgiving" panic mode but it did serve as a stark reminder to me to start chatting with some of my clients who've been kicking the tires.
Today is going to be "hey, guess what folks - time to kick your home search into high gear so you can be in it and ready to go for the holidays" email day!
I don't think I'll break out the turkeys and/or snowmen just yet, though!
For you buyers out there: If you've been kind of just sitting back and waiting, jump now. With low inventory in many markets, it could take longer than you might think to find that home and get an accepted offer!
For you sellers out there: If you're thinking about being in a new home for the holidays, let's talk NOW.
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