Why NOW Is The Time To Sell Your Home

The U.S. Housing Supply is at an "All-Time Low" meaning, your home is in high demand.

But it’s not going to be like this for too much longer.

People who have been waiting to sell their house, mostly due to the uncertainty that COVID-19 caused in the economy and our personal lives, are getting ready to put their homes up for sale.

Predictions for home sales in 2022 vary but all agree that they are going to increase as people become more comfortable.

Which means that SOON there will be more homes on the market and thus more competition if you want to sell your home.

Currently, if you own a home, you will likely have several offers from homebuyers struggling to find a home. Multiple offers, bidding wars and going over list price is still a thing.

In the U.S., practically every industry is struggling with supply chain distributions. The housing market is as well.

Right now we are experiencing a lull (hopefully a long lull) of COVID-19 cases and more people are feeling comfortable looking at homes and moving. Other factors that are causing more people to search for homes include:

Millennials are looking for bigger homes for their growing families.

Boomers and empty nesters are looking to downsize or move somewhere more desirable and conducive for a retirement lifestyle.

Others who now work more remotely, need more space and are taking advantage of not having to consider their commute as a factor in where they live.

All this = homebuyers galore.

But it won’t be like this for long…

Summer is coming.

It is a common trend that more houses come on the market in the late Spring and early Summer as schools wind down and families have more time to prepare for a move. More houses on the market is great news for buyers but as a seller, that means more competition.

So when is the best time to put your house on the market? Now. Why?

Right now there is not as much competition.
Right now mortgage rates are still relatively low.
Right now there aren’t as many homes for sale.

So, if you don’t have to wait until Summer or late Spring, now is the best time to sell your home.

Hate the thought of long drawn out showing periods, updating or fixing up your home to get ready for sale?

According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from The National Association of Realtors (NAR),

“79% of homes sold in January 2022 were on the market for less than a month.”

If you are thinking of selling your home, you really shouldn’t wait. You as a seller are always on the better end of the deal when demand is high and supply is low. And that’s exactly what the market is like in most metropolitan areas of Colorado right now.

But again things do not stay the same for long.

The window is closing for selling your home at higher price point.

Remember not only will more existing homes come on the market but more new construction homes will be completed as more time goes by, adding to your competition.

Take Action:

If you have a home to sell, give us a call, send a text or email.

We’d be happy to go over your options with you, see how much your home could sell for right now and get your house listed as soon as possible!

5 TIPS TO GET YOUR HOME OFFER ACCEPTED

by Cynthia Chavoustie

Buying a home is an exciting experience, but it easily makes the list as one of the more stressful life events we go through as adults. We’re here to help reduce that stress.

If you are looking to buy in the Denver Metro area, you have probably already realised that it’s a hot, hot market for sellers and buyers are not having an easy run at it. It can be discouraging and disheartening, likened much to the dating game – ugh, my stomach just turned, did yours? BUT, hold on, don’t get dismayed.

Here are a few tips on how to get your offer accepted during this seller’s market.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss 5 strategies that will help your offer stand out from others and increase your chances of getting accepted.

1. GET PRE-APPROVED for a loan

Unless you can offer cash (see tip #2), get pre-approved for a loan and provide proof with your offer. Pre-approval isn’t a full commitment loaning entity but it does show that a bank or mortgage company has preliminarily reviewed your credit and believes you will qualify for a loan up to a certain amount. If you cannot get pre-approved at this time, I’m sorry to say but you will not be even considered in today’s market here – if this is the case, take time to focus on your credit, you can get there and your time will come.

2. OFFER CASH if you have it.

Nothing gets those home sellers hearts a-skipping like a cash offer with proof of funds. If anything can make you jump to the head of the line, a cash offer will. Think you have it? Start organizing your funds and have your bank provide you with a statement of funds as proof.

3. OFFER MORE EARNEST MONEY

1%–2% of the asking price is the typical amount offered in earnest money. However, if you want to show the sellers that you are serious, you can offer more earnest money because remember, earnest money is potentially at risk if the deal falls through. So if your offer is accepted, you need to be confident in your ability to uphold your end of the process (financing primarily). We can also work with you to make sure you have contingencies in place to cover you in case you decide to back out later so you don’t lose all of your money.

4. BE PREPARED TO GO ABOVE ASKING

Sometimes well above asking price. $25-30K above asking is not uncommon but of course depends on the specific price range you’re looking, etc… be sure to ask your realtor about what homes in your price range and area sold for compared to what they were listed for.

5. HAVE A GOOD AGENT IN YOUR CORNER

A well networked agent who communicates well with the listing agent can make or break the deal. Good communication skills of a realtor can help you find out the motives of the seller which in turn can help you tailor your offer to better suit their needs or desires. For example, if the seller hasn’t a home to buy yet, allowing them to stay in the home for 30 or 60 days after closing may make your offer stand out.

What to do if your offer is not accepted?

DO NOT GIVE UP.

While home prices are at record highs, internet rates are still relatively low.

Other things to keep in mind:

Keep Emotions in Check

Trust us, we know how easy it is to get excited about a house you can see yourself and your family in but until those keys are in your hands on closing day, you have to see it as just a house not a home yet. Don’t get too attached too soon, you’re just asking for a rollercoaster ride of emotions and you’re likely to give up or end up rushing into something you would have otherwise.

Keep Looking

Stay focused and remember the task at hand. If you need a home, you need to keep your head in the game and keep an eye out for other potential homes. You may still be dreaming about “the one that got away” but you’d be surprised at how many other options are out there.

Keep an Open Mind

Consider other areas to buy your new home. If you limit your search area to only one part of town you are likely missing out on great neighborhoods that you have never discovered. There may be amazing neighborhoods that check off many, if not, all of your boxes that you are unaware of. Many buyers end up very happy in neighborhoods they never knew existed. Check out our list of communities to learn more about neighborhoods in the Denver Metro area.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, The C. Taylor Group is here for you. Our team believes in providing all our clients with luxury service and will advocate on your behalf.

If you are buying a home, we will help you with all aspects of purchasing and making sure it’s not just a smooth process, but a pleasurable one as well.

If you are selling your home, we will do everything possible to help get it sold for the price and terms that fit your desires.

We are here to help you with all your real estate needs.