"ALMOST any calamity may seem possible in the current real estate market, besieged as it is by capricious and unpredictable economic forces. But if you’re selling, there is one certitude to cling to, at least if you believe brokers: Those needing to make a sale can’t afford to start out with a wishfully high asking price.."  This is how the current article in the New York times starts out. 

To read the entire article click here...No Time for Wishful Pricing

It's hard when you are a seller in Humboldt County California and you were hoping to sell for $50,000 more than a buyer will pay for your home in today's market, but the numbers don't lie.  Humboldt County CA Realtors have access to a tremendous amount of data on homes that have sold in the last year, ones that are currently pending and homes that your house would be competing with.

The basics apply across the board when it comes to selling your home, even in Humboldt County.

1) Price your home competitively at the beginning, even under market value.

2) Make sure your home presents itself well inside and out so the limited number of buyers out there choose to walk through your house.  Your goal is to get one of those buyers to start emotionally moving in to your house so you can plan your move.

3) The longer your home is on the market the less likely you will be able to sell your house at the list price, if you sell at all - So it is extremely important to take both items 1 and 2 into consideration.  So if you have to sell you can't afford to price your home above what the comparative home market analysis reveals.

4) Finally - Certain items that you may think add a lot of value to your home, may not necessarily equate into a higher price to a buyer.  For example a home that is in Good condition on an acre of land in a great location may not sell for the same price or even $50,000 more than a excellent condition home on .25 acre, especially if the home on the smaller lot still gives the buyer a sense of privacy.

If you are thinking about selling your Humboldt County California home it's worth sitting down with an agent who can help you sort through it all so you can make the right decision that works in your best interest.

Copyright 2008 Jessica Bigger.  All Rights Reserved.  *No Time for Wishful Pricing - New York Times Advises to Price Your Home Competitively to Attract Buyers.*

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