August 07 2018
With experts predicting sizzling summer market conditions to continue in many states, what real estate trends are integral to buyer and seller success?
Priced right, the pressure of a faster home sale has been relieved, and negotiating power improved.
Fierce competition means 10+ percent cash down and mortgage pre-approval is imperative for proving commitment to purchase. To win a home, buyers must be first out of the gate, searching daily with their list of prioritized must-haves. Then they must stand out from the competition, sweetening the pot with the help of a good agent who can draft an enticing offer.
Prices from February 2017-2018 have increased a shocking 10 percent!
Higher sticker prices are dominating real estate trends, prompting sellers to make big plans for pocketing the payback and downsizing, or upgrading HOME 2.0.
With only 1 of 3 homes priced under $200,000, and HALF of buyers competing for them, it's integral in these market conditions for buyers to:
These top 10 market hot spots could see even more extreme competition:
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