I have been working with a lot of Seattle buyers lately trying to find good Seattle real estate out there, but the choices are extremely limited right now! I know that many of the houses on the market right now are great houses, but because of the giant media scares everywhere and longer market times, some sellers are deciding to not list their house for now. I understand this decision and respect it, but it is still making it difficult for me to find my buyers the perfect house. I liked it better when there were more choices earlier in the year.
Now that we are in the December market 2008, many sellers are staying put and the competition to sell your house if you want to is much lower. This is good for the houses on the market, but if they happen to not be a good fit for my client and your house would be, how about getting it back on the market and making my job easier, okay?
Alright, in all seriousness, now is a good time to sell your house, but go ahead and get through the holidays so that you can relax a bit because having your house on the market is stressful even with the best agent. Know that when you do get it back on the rates will most likely be even lower than they are today and the lending programs will have opened up a bit if all I am hearing is true. The buyer pool will still be smaller than it has been in years because of larger down payment requirements and stricter guidelines, but more buyers are creeping back out as the rates go lower. Even King 5 news said this weekend that it is a good time to buy. They did this with no qualifications so if the media is jumping on board, you can be sure that more buyers will be out and about and they will want to see your house!
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services, Serving Seattle real estate and Seattle suburb real estate - Realtor, e-PRO, member Built Green.
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