Monday, July 20, 2009


Over Pricing

Many sellers are having a hard time facing the realities of today's markets. Of course it’s difficult to make a pricing concession, but an overpriced home simply will not sell.

Sellers may argue that they really need the money, but then what will they do for money if the home doesn't sell. Maybe they figure that they can shoot for the moon now and reduce the price later if they must. However, the longer a property remains unsold, the more likely it is that even more price reductions will follow.

Some sellers might suggest trying a higher price just for the first two weeks, but that's when the interest of serious buyers is always greatest. Those buyers usually look within a certain range, and won't even make an offer at all on an overpriced property. Most importantly, if the sellers need to buy another home, time is of the essence. If the sale takes too long, they'll be buying at a time when prices and interest rates may begin climbing again.

If you are considering selling your home, call me for a free Competitive Market Analysis of your home’s value in today’s market