The Time Is Now!

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty

A Realtor associate of mine in Covington said to me today, "I did it! I just put my house on the market.  It's Real Estate For Sale Signprobably not a good time to do it, but..."  This statement was from a full-time, professional, successful  Realtor with over 20 years experience in the marketplace.

So, when is a good time to put your house on the market?

Traffic from real estate buyers and sellers in Covington is beginning to move again.  Builders in Covington are still building new homes.  The news media has tired of their campaign to terrorize the public about the horrible real estate market.  Some are even saying that now is a great time to buy a home. We're at the beginning of an annual market period when buyers start looking so they can relocate before the next school year.

If you're going to sell your home, should you wait until after the last threat of frost?  Should there be a full moon?  Is a sunny day better than a rainy one?  Should you wait until March 15th?  How about August 3rd?

If you want to sell your home, and your home is ready to sell, what are you waiting for?  There is no specific "good time to do it."  The time is NOW!

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Comments (9)

Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com
Bill, I agree now the time is perfect to sell or buy a home. Just do it and do it right.
Feb 20, 2008 06:36 AM
Bill Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Covington, GA
Covington Georgia Realtor Covington Living Homes
Thanks Frank.  And, damn, you're fast!
Feb 20, 2008 06:38 AM
Laurie Logan
Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Broker Associate - Madison, WI
South Central WI Real Estate

Now is a great time to buy or sell a home.  Our market has many sweet properties available.  Rates are terrific, and our lenders are offering solid home loan products for our consumers.  What else could we want??

Well, a little more sunshine and a warm-up in the temperature would be nice.  It's coming!!

Feb 20, 2008 09:06 AM
Bill Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Covington, GA
Covington Georgia Realtor Covington Living Homes
Laurie... I agree 100%, and thanks for your comment!  We would love some more sun and warmth here too.  The high today was 47 and rainy.  Brrrr!  (Sorry... I couldn't resist.  You'd probably love a 47 degree day where you are!)
Feb 21, 2008 07:55 AM
JDo Doe
Barrington, RI

Bill - AMEN - start spreading this time is now thing - sheez, you can lead the horse to water but you...and so on!

Thanks for giving me a shout on the RSS explanation on Ninah's blog today!

Nice blogging and keep up the good work.

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Mar 04, 2008 09:11 AM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate
Bill, there is no better time to buy.  Interest rates are great.  Inventory is great.  Good luck with the rest of your year.
Mar 04, 2008 02:01 PM
Bill Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Covington, GA
Covington Georgia Realtor Covington Living Homes

Nathan...  Thanks for the comment, and your RSS explanation was a great help!

Kay.... Thanks to you too! You're right... we have the inventory and rates.  Now we just need to convince the buyers.  Best to you,

 Bill

Mar 05, 2008 01:29 AM
Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop
RE/MAX Advantage | Managing Broker - Chelan, WA
A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
I think the time is right when it's right for you....so long as you're prepared to do what it takes to sell in this market, you'll have success.
Mar 05, 2008 01:36 AM
Bill Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Covington, GA
Covington Georgia Realtor Covington Living Homes

Thanks for the comment, Colleen.  I agree... when it's right for you, it's right!  Like Rosanne Rosanadana used to say "It's always something!"

 Bill

Mar 05, 2008 06:44 AM

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