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Real Estate Myth #7: Waiting for Spring to Sell Your Home Will Get You More Money

Reblogger Bonnie & Terry Westbrook
Services for Real Estate Pros with Westbrook Realty

Waiting for spring might be a big mistake this year.  We are seeing great activity NOW

and prices are not rising appreciably.  Inventories are fairly low until spring, so if you

are considering selling your home, now is the best time.

Original content by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Real Estate Myth #7: Waiting for Spring to Sell Your Home Will Get You More Money

The old adage that told sellers to wait until the improved spring market

to put their home up for sale is just that – an old saw.  And not true today.

Buyers tend to favor the spring and early summer market to move but this time

around, it could be costly for both buyers and sellers.

 

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If you haven’t been following real estate news, yes, I know, it starts

to become blah, blah, blah, after awhile; then you might be unaware of the

shadow inventory.  All the experts agree, this 4 million+ housing inventory

of foreclosed and about-to-be foreclosed homes is weighing the market down

right now—and we have 45 more months of inventory to work through.

 Continue reading......

 

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Edward Gilmartin
CRE - Boston, MA

It all depends on the property you have to sell. If you own a condo that single people or couples will be drawn too it is best to put property on when inventory is low. If you own a family home then you may want the closing to coincide with the school year so children will not have to switch school mid year.

Jan 16, 2012 01:19 AM