STATE OF THE MARKET The following are current market statistics for homes specifically in your zip code

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What do buyers want most when looking for the next home? Surveys from the National Association of Realtor’s report that buyers seek these 5 factors most when looking for their next home: 1. Location (quality of neighborhood) 4. Lot size 2. House square footage 5. Home condition 3. Length of commute How do buyers go about choosing a home to put an offer on? 1. Buyers average 8 weeks looking for homes that they buy 2. Buyers tour 10 homes on average before making a final offer 3. Buyers typically choose new homes within a 12 mile radius of their former residence Where do buyers first look to find homes? Studies show that the most common sources buyers will first learn about the home they purchase are: Directly from Seller 3% Builder 5% Neighbor/Friend 6% Print Ad 1% Yard Sign 9% Real Estate Agent 33% Internet 43% *88% of buyers still purchase through an agent regardless of where they find the home How can I make my home more competitive in the real estate market? Your motivation to sell plus the listing price accounts for well over 80% of how quickly you will receive offers from buyers. You have complete control over: 1. The price you offer to list your home for sale 2. The terms of the purchase and sale agreement 3. The level of access to your home for agent and buyer previews 4. The condition of your home so that it shows most favorably What makes the difference between an average agent and an excellent agent? The biggest difference is whether an agent is reactive or proactive: 1. Most reactive agents follow the “3 P” rule : Put in MLS, Put up sign, and PRAY for a buyer. 2. As proactive agents we help you to PRICE your home in the market, PRESENT your home at its best, and PROMOTE your home aggressively to agents, neighbors, potential buyers, and on the internet.