How Long Will It Take


How long will it take to sell your Home?

If we quote you the average time it takes to sell a home in your price range and location, we would have to point out that some sell in one week, others in 15 weeks and some don't sell at all. There are many variables. A inclusion of a well designed MARKETING PLAN, executed by a determined sales agent like Sharon, results in the best results for you! Here are some of the most important variables which affect the time it takes to sell your home:
Timing: Timing is everything. Supply and Demand make real estate sales. Builders and developers make new supply; when they don't build, buyers seek existing housing. Timing is not always seasonal. We try to find buyers to match your TIMING needs.
Competition: The rapid real estate sale occurs because the product beats the competition. What else is on the market when your "For Sale: is posted? Buyers are comparative shoppers. They are about to lay out a big portion, or all of their life savings and are not impulsive, but may lay awake several nights before making the big decision. How does your home compare with the competition?
Price: The selling price is an agreement between the seller and buyer as to value. Many things contribute to the final agreement ( including TIMING and COMPETITION ). What is the right price? The right price is the sale price. If the comparable properties are selling at a lower price and your home is gathering dust on the shelf of inactivity, then the price is wrong.
The Property: On occasion some sellers forget what it means to be a buyer. They are afraid to spend $500 for a needed paint job that ultimately could yield $1,000. Where the property shows poorly, where there is excess wear and tear, where there are big deficiencies; these issues cannot be " swept under the rug."
Financing: An adverse financial atmosphere will delay the sale. The cost of using other people's money is a barometer which reflects the health of the economy. High interest means higher payments. Qualifying is a skilled analysis balancing income and expenses with lenders having the final say.
Marketing: The wide exposure of the REALTOR Multiple Listing System (MLS), plus the market effect of correctly applying the proceeding 5 factors, will help reduce the time required for a sale.