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Selling and Pricing Your Home in Today’s Market

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

There is no question that economy and the real estate market are in a state of flux. However, that does not mean that homes are not selling.  It just means that a seller needs to be more aware of the market around them and even more aware of what buyer’s are looking for.

Right now in Weber and Davis County, there is currently 9-11 months worth of inventory currently on the market. This is called an absorption rate.  What that means is that it would take us 9-11 months to sell everything we currently have on the market, given the current buyer pool.  Don’t let this fact get you down. It just means that your home won’t sell in 5 days. It takes more time, perseverance, aggressive marketing and accurate pricing.

Accurate pricing and aggressive marketing are 2 of the most essential ingredients in the successful sale of your home.  Choosing a Realtor with the backing of a nationally recognized and respected brand is essential. No other company is going to provide you with the powerful exposure, market share and network that I can. For starters, I’ll be marketing your home on more than 300 websites around the country. And with 90% of buyers starting their home search online, it is essential to have this kind of aggressive internet exposure.

Pricing your home is a bit more challenging. However, you can go to www.UTHomeValue.com and enter your information to determine the market value of your home.

I have more answers to many seller’s questions in a Q&A format that I can email to you or deliver to you at your request. Just let me know. Email to kristin.graziano@utahhomes.com or call me at 801.499.6087.

The bottom line, is that YES! Homes are selling and Yes! We can get your home sold too!

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Good News for Home Sellers & Home Buyers!

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

As you may or may not have heard, the tax credit was both extended and expanded!  First time home buyers can receive an $8,000 tax credit. Additionlly, existing homeowners, who have their owned their current home for at least 5 years are now eligible to receive tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase a home. 

The credit is available for the purchase of homes costing $800,000 or less. Homes must be your primary residence. Thus, vacation homes are not eligible.  Also, the credit would be phased out for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 and for joint filers with incomes above $225,000. 

In order to qualify homes must be undercontract by April 30, 2010. 

 This is said to be the last extension of the home buyer tax credit. Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity!  I have been selling real estate for 20 years and I have never seen anything like this.  Couple the tax credit with historically low interest rates and you have a perfect scenario for selling a home and buying a home. 

If you’d like to learn more, please contact me today.  Call 801.499.6087 or email me at kristin.graziano@utahhomes.com

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Selling a Home In Ogden – Should I Use a Realtor?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

 

Since, I believe honesty is the best policy…I will say that no one has to use a Realtor to sell their home. There are many people who try to sell their home For Sale By Owner and some are successful. There are benefits to using a Realtor and you need to choose what work the best for your needs.  A few of the benefits include:

1. A safer home-selling environment.  Realtors use lockboxes on properties that are 100% safe. They ensure that buyers coming through your property are qualified to buy the home and are attended by a licensed real estate agent.

2. A larger marketing reach.  Realtors have the marketing tools and ability to connect with millions of potential home buyers locally and across the country. Marketing is a key component to a successful and timely sale of a property.

3. Realtor Network.  Realtors network with other real estate professionals, thus allowing them to tap into their buyer pools as well.

4. Ability to qualify potential buyers.  Qualified buyers are harder to come by these days.  Within minutes we can know if a buyer meets the qualification needed to secure a home loan. Many For Sale By Owners get into contracts with potential buyers who do have the credit or down payment to purchase their home.

5. Access to information to do pricing analysis.  Accurate pricing is critical! Unfortunately, it is the most difficult component of selling a home. The market has been up and down (mostly down) over the past year and pricing can be difficult. Market information on comparable properties is crucial to determining market value for any property.

In any event, consult a Realtor for pricing information and market statistics as well as information on the appraisal and mortgage arenas. Both appraisal and mortgage areas are both vulnerable right now and are the biggest reasons for failed sales right now. 

If you are currently a For Sale By Owner or considering selling  your home, contact me for pricing information and market statistics. These are provided at no cost and no obligation. I am available to help you in any way I can. Feel free to contact me by email kristin.graziano@utahhomes.com  or phone 801.499.6087 or you can also use the ASK ME A QUESTION BOX at the right.

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Selling a Home in Ogden? 5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

 

1. Have a home inspection. Be proactive. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before buyers come through. Additionally, you could offer a copy of the inspection to potential buyers.

2. Organize and Clean. Pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys and exercise equipment. Store the items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in the garage or basement. Clean the windows, carpets, walls, lighting fixtures and baseboards.

3. Get replacement estimates. If you have big-ticket items that are worn out or will need to be replaced soon, such as your roof or carpeting…get estimates on how much it will cost to replace them. The figures will help buyers determine if they can afford the home and will be handy when negotiations begin.

4. Find your warranties and instruction booklets. Gather up the warranties and user manuals  for the major appliances and other items that will remain with the house.

5. Spruce up the Curb Appeal.  This is absolutely critical! First impressions are everything. Pretend you are a buyer and stand outside of your home. What is your impression of the property? Manicure the lawn, landscaping and bushes. Add pretty flowers or plants to frame the entrance and make sure the address is clearly visible. Large cracks in the cement and sidewalk leadinng to the front door should be repaired.

These are 5 of the most critical and basic must-do’s before the first buyer comes by.  For more information on making your home attractive to potential buyers, contact me by calling my cell phone, email me, or use the ASK A QUESTION BOX at the right.

Good Luck!!

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Ogden Real Estate Market and Increasing Home Sales

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

 

It’s true! The Ogden area housing market is showing positive signs of a rebound. This is good news for home sellers. Economists are now documenting signals indicating that our market has reached the bottom and is now beginning the climb into the positive. For example, existing home sales are on the rise for a third straight month. This is the first monthly gain since September 2005.  Inventory of existing homes is decreasing. That means we are selling inventory and getting our current listed inventory to a manageable size. 

The exceptional news is that Ogden and it’s surrounding areas continue to be on the national radar as a great place to live, work and play. Although our foreclosure rate is high (collectively as a state), our employement rate is fantastic, especially in comparison to the country in general. These things combined with low interest rates and a good healthy inventory of listings make for a great real estate market for both buyers and sellers.

For more information on buying or selling a home in the northern Utah area, contact me using the ASK ME A QUESTION box on the right hand side.  I am happy to answer any questions or concerns regarding the market in general or your property specifically.

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Are you selling a home in Ogden? Tips To Improve Curb Appeal!

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

In the past 19 years of my Real Estate experience I have learned these great tips that will improve your  home sell ability!  Let me know what you think!

Tips for improving curb appeal:

  1. Remove the clutter! - Its very important to remove any clutter or trash around the outside of your home.  Even small things like coiling up a garden hose or straightening the garbage cans can make a big difference on achieving a clean appearance!
  2. Power Wash! – Either rent or borrow a Power Washer to clean and brighten up your driveway and garage doors.  This can make a older home look new!  Over the years of oil changes, car washings, weather, etc the driveway and outside garage doors can take a serious toll.  This simple step can make a big difference.
  3. Simple Yard Maintenance and Repair! -  Simple trimming of bushes and even sprinkler repair can make a big difference.  I would even recommend you put down new bark chips and or soil around plants to give it a rich new feel and look.  These are very simple and inexpensive things you can do that make a huge difference in appearance.  Best thing is you can easily go to Home Depot and do this for fairly cheap.

Let me know if you have any other ideas and I would be happy to add them!   Thanks again for reading,  check back for updates and feel free to comment!

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