Home Selling Guide - Winter 2020

Today we are sharing the newest edition of the Home Seller Guide - Winter 2020. If you missed yesterday's post, check it out for the Home Buyer Guide - Winter 2020.

Once again, this is available to you as a pdf for immediate download. Feel free to share with family and friends.

If you are looking to buy or sell - or both - we are available for a free consultation. Check out the homes and properties for sale at https://www.sanantonio.homes

ENGLISH https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ovnTEfouVRHnNlsiwYWcy-B9Qq-gfzln/view?usp=sharing

SPANISH https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gsq7xVEwYGhymiyCPSORtqFAN8Y52VcF/view?usp=sharing

When Is The Best Time To Sell Your House?

Many folks believe that the holidays is not a good time to list a home for sale. Check this out and see what you think! If you are ready to list, Call Me - Al

Selling During the Holidays

Yes you can sell during the holidays. It is a surprisingly great time of year to list your home. The video is real short!

Selling During The Holidays

7 Reasons to List Your Home During the Holiday Season

Long before I became a real estate professional, I had always heard that holidays were the wrong time to sell your home. WOW! Talk about being misinformed. Exactly the opposite is true. Given that the misconception is so popular, selling during the holidays gives you a competitive advantage. No matter what time of the year - folks need houses. If many people wait until after the holidays to list, then there are fewer homes available - and less competition!

I have also heard the one about not decorating while your home is on the market - keep it all clean and spacious. Wrong again! If you normally decorate for a holiday - go for it. It makes your "house" seem more like a "home". People expect that in my opinion. If you are worried about things being in the way - remember, you control the showings. If the time is not convenient, reschedule for a time that is. If the buyer is truly motivated, they will adjust. If they are in town for only a day or two, it is up to their agent to let your agent know that - so maybe you want to be just a little bit flexible when necessary.

Remember - if you want to sell seize the moment. There is a seller's market right now. Run with it

Home Sales Slowed by Lack of Listings

As we said above, this is a seller's market. There is simply not enough houses available to meet the demand. If you list now, it would be for a good cause!

Worried about finding a new house? My number one recommendation right now is - order a new one. When you are ready, let's talk about the reasons why

Access is Important in Getting Your House SOLD!

I have a great picture of two wrists in handcuffs that I thought about posting here. Maybe another time - but point made. If you are looking to sell, flexibility is key.

Of course there are some inconveniences but that is part of the process (I have personally bought and sold - I get it). The bottom line is the more restrictions on showing times, the longer it takes to sell

Your House Must Be Sold TWICE

You have heard the story about how much you think your house is worth, how much the tax man thinks your house is worth, and how much the buyer thinks your house is worth? And, don't forget the real estate agent who has an opinion too! But, unless the buyer is paying cash for your home, the BANK is likely to have a say in it as well.

Say you list on the high side - after all, prices are going up - right? Then along comes a buyer who is willing to pay what you want for your home. If they have cash, chances are it will be a nice straightforward transaction and everybody goes on with life. If the buyer has 25% or more down, something along those lines could happen too. BUT - when a buyer has less than that as a down payment, the bank is going to take a close look to make sure they are comfortable making a loan which would be secured by the value of the property. if not, then more money down, a lower price negotiation - or no loan.

So, what do we mean about selling your home twice. You need to sell it to a buyer - and then the bank (or mortgage company). Bottom line is let your real estate professional price it right. And, especially in today's market, if it is not selling, consider a price reduction. Remember, it is costing you money every month to stay there

Homes For Sale - WANTED

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling!

There are reasons we see certain specialist – Accountants, Attorneys and Realtors! All are professionals and well trained in their own discipline. The real estate professional must know the current market, know and understand pricing and be a skilled negotiator. There are more essentials but these basics have not changed. Today, regulations and paperwork make the typical real estate transaction complicated. Do you have the necessary skills to go it alone? A misstep anywhere along the way can cost you a lot of money. For more information, have a look at today’s article

The #1 Reason to List Your House, NOW!

Today’s article will expand on that idea, but I am going to suggest the number ONE reason is – to get on with your life! Seriously, whatever YOUR reason for thinking about selling – moving up, downsizing, wanting a new neighborhood, change in family or work status – any of your personal reasons for considering selling is the number ONE reason. Now is good because the market is tipped in favor of the seller. There is a shortage of houses out there and now a shortage of construction workers and materials for new homes since those guys are occupied fixing or replacing homes damaged by one disaster after another. That won’t change any time soon.

You may be thinking about your next home if you do sell. Well, time to get out and look. Maybe, time to build (not all workers and materials are going to damage repair) – this is a wonderful time to build and have a home no one has had before – your home! Ready to list and ready to buy? Call me Al

Why Now Instead of Later?

This is a relatively easy question to answer. Think about the law of supply and demand. When demand exceeds supply prices tend to go up. Buyers are out there shopping. There are just not enough homes to meet the demand. Are you ready to take the leap

By Appointment Only

Access: A Key Component in Getting Your House SOLD! There are various ways to handle the selling of a home - read more about them in today's article. We like to use a Supra box which gives controlled access to your home. Members of the local real estate board (SABOR) have access codes and are supposed to book an appointment before showing your home. You have the right to set the time, days for showing and even the minimum amount of time prior to actually showing so that you can prepare. You also have the option to decline a particular showing request (say something like a holiday, a party or even someone at home ill). In most cases agents respect that rule and actually do make an appointment. Those that don't sometimes have to deal with more than they bargained for - like security alarms, the police and big dogs! The Supra also is a great security check as we can tell which REALTOR key opened the lock - and when. While no system is perfect, real estate professionals take great care in protecting you and your home. If there are other subjects yo would like me to address - or talk to you one on one about, just let me know

Move up, move down - move around

Start 2017 Off Right… List Your House for Sale! If you have any thought on moving in the next year or two, then early 2017 is a great time to list your home and move on. Why? I am still convinced interest rates are headed up. As mentioned in some of the previous articles, rates go up and buying power goes down. Locking in a rate on a long term note is a good strategy to get the best value now! That decision is yours. If you would like to find out what your home is worth, with no strings attached - let's talk or meet. Meanwhile, checkout today's article for more ideas on why the time is right

Don't Do It

Why You Shouldn’t Take Your House Off the Market During the Holidays. Seriously folks. If you are selling right now - you have the home advantage! It is just more about the law of supply and demand and the state of the market right now. If you are listed, best to stay listed. If you are not listed, now would be a great time to jump in. For a greater explanation, read today's article

Serious Buyers

Selling in the Winter Attracts Serious Buyers. That's a given. The cold weather is less likely to attract browsers and tire kickers. This is especially true during the holiday season when there is so much more to do. If there is a need to move - whatever it may be- then folks are out there and looking! If you are a seller never hesitate to list your home at this time of year. Many folks do not list so you have reduced competition and a better opportunity. If you would like to discuss it, please call - there is never an obligation. Meanwhile, here is today's article on the subject

5 Reasons to Sell Now

Winter Is Coming… 5 Reasons to Sell Now! Well, winter is not all snow and ice in different parts of the country. In San Antonio I believe I have seen snow twice - maybe. The first time it was more like a loose salt shaker sprinkling here and there. But, it does get cold here - and folks still buy and sell homes! Right now is a great opportunity to sell - fewer available homes means less competition. And buyers - now is the time. Rates have moved up a little, prices are moving up - and, if you are thinking 30 year mortgage (or even 15 year) now is the time to get the rates that make a newer home affordable. Read today's report

Housing Sales

A Lack of Listings Remains 'Huge' Challenge in the Market. More sellers are needed as buyers step up and want to buy. It makes sense to sell and buy right now. Prices are good - and the low interest rates may not be there tomorrow. Who knows what will happen. Now is the time to buy and lock in low rates - or sell and buy your next home for the same reason. Have a look at today's article

6 Reasons to Sell During the Holidays

Why Waiting Until After the Holidays to Sell Isn’t a Smart Decision. Checkout the report of the day - there are actually compelling reasons why it is smart to sell during the holidays. They may surprise you!

Sell?

Sometimes I think the real estate market sounds just like the stock market. We hear buy or we hear sell - the bulls and the bears. Well, from the experts - NAR Reports Show Now Is a Great Time to Sell! If I had to define the timing by market, I go with "it's local" - so get you a REALTOR professional in your market to guide you. But, any time is the right time if you are ready. Even as we move into the holidays many arguments can be made for listing now! And, before I got into real estate, I thought holidays were a bad time (it's that parental influence thing). Anyhow, checkout today's report and see what you think. Call me if you would like to discuss it.

Home Sales Today

Lack of Existing Home Sales Inventory Impacting Sales. How many times have we heard "it is about the supply and demand"? Right now, the supply falls short of the demand and the market engine is not running smoothly. Getting it all into balance is not an easy task. We experience buyers markets and sellers markets. But an alternative is new construction. I enjoy showing my clients what the new home experience is all about. I have done it personally - and loved it. Read about the inventory to sales story

Is Fall a good time to sell?

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall. Right here

During the holidays - should you?

List your home for sale now? Read about why the answer is yes

My Favorite Time of Year

 

 

Merry Christmas Everyone