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Best Time to Sell in 2010?

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Home Stager with Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon CCB #180695

When should I list my home for sale?Home sellers who have been waiting to sell their homes may want to think quickly about waiting for the summer months!

We’ve seen business steadily increase this fall, with December being one of our busiest months ever.  Sounds crazy?  I’m projecting that January and February will be booming as well – which certainly isn’t normal for the real estate market in Oregon.

Check out this great article from Forbes magazine.  It states “This year, because of government incentives such as the first-time homebuyer tax credit, demand for homes will rise earlier in the year, creating opportunities for sellers . . .”

We’re seeing this to be true in Oregon – since Christmas we’ve been receiving many calls from people wanting staging consultations as quickly as possible so they can start preparing their homes for sale.  Rather than waiting for spring when the tax incentives are gone and interest rates are forcasted to be on the rise, they are working hard now to get their home ready to compete!

But are any homes selling? Last week two of our staged homes got offers.  One Lebanon, Oregon home was staged less than a week.  Another Corvallis Oregon home was staged, listed and sold in 11 days.  Yes – we continue to see homes prepared and priced well selling!


Creative Concepts and Contracting provides professional home staging and quality repair/remodeling services.  You can’t change the market conditions, your location or the competition – but you CAN control the image your home presents when you list your home. Make sure your home is prepared for the quickest sale.  Check our website or call 503-881-0886 for more information on what staging can do for you and your peace of mind!

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Comments (6)

Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

You make really good points for a successful market in 2010.  Hope you have a good year.

Dec 30, 2009 12:14 AM
Jim Hale
ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR
Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

Right you are.  Write on.  Keep that stage a comin'.

Dec 30, 2009 04:24 AM
Joni McClintock
Sundance Realty - Salem, OR
CRS, ABR, SFR

Good point.  I am looking forward to 2010!  Lots of first time home buyers this year and hopefully they will be pushing to buy their homes in 2010 before the April 30th deadline!

Dec 30, 2009 09:42 AM
Amy McAllister
Amy McAllister Realty LLC - Hood River, OR
REALTOR Hood River, Oregon

Prepared and priced well. I agree these are important factors in getting a fast sale. I think listing earlier in the year in 2010 is a good idea too. The buyer incentives can't hurt.

Jan 01, 2010 10:00 AM
Liz Gallagher
LG Home Harmony - Home Stagers & Organizers - Montreal, QC
Montreal Quebec RESA member

Great info ... thanks for sharing.

Jan 01, 2010 05:17 PM
Mel Wagner
Knipe Realty - Salem, OR
Principal Broker/Agent Salem Oregon Real Estate

Great points!  Sellers need to keep in mind that the first four months of this year are when buyers can still qualify for the tax credit.  Buyers need to be in contract by April 30th, and need to have their purchase close by June 30th.  If the seller wants to take advantage of the additional credit now being offered for sellers who turn around and buy, those are the same dates they will need to meet.

Jan 02, 2010 05:56 AM