El Dorado Hills for sale inventory is down with pending sales up.

Inventory usually trails down during the holidays, but it also can be the right time to sell – less competition.  There are buyers wanting to purchase with the low interest rates and you can see that with the increased pending sales.

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It may seem like a basic question, but it’s one that needs to be answered.

Why are you selling your El Dorado Hills home?

In this economy and real estate market, you need to determine if selling your home is the best option. Maybe you should remain in your current home or rent it if you need to relocate. The reason for selling is determined by YOU.

On average, a home owner will sell and move every five to seven years.  While many of these home sellers have similar reasons for moving, each situation is unique.  You will want to think through YOUR reasons for moving and explain these to your real estate agent.

Here are some reasons why people sell and move -

• Job Transfer
• Family Changes
• Move-Up Opportunity
• Health Problems
• Cash in Equity
• Distressed Property with a Hardship

Once you have determined the big WHY, you have completed the first step to home selling! You are now ready to move forward and prepare your home to sell!

So you are searching for an El Dorado Hills home to buy?  Do you understand the home buying process from setting search parameters, to qualifying for the loan, to closing escrow?  Need a refresher on the process or are you a first time home buyer?

Well, here is a Home Buyer’s Guide which will help you understand the home buying process.  Take a look and let me know if you have any questions in your search for an El Dorado Hills home.

Buying a Folsom and El Dorado Hills, CA home is both thrilling and a bit unnerving, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. Both experienced home buyers and first-time buyers alike will benefit from the frequently asked questions below. Before you begin your Folsom and El Dorado Hills, CA home search, it is recommended that you prepare yourself for the journey by educating yourself. This will ensure you are a knowledgeable home buyer prepared to make a confident home buying decision.

Q - I’ve never purchased a home before.  Where should I begin?

A – Actually, you’ve already started the process. Fact-finding and reading articles is a great way to become a smart consumer. The highest priorities to focus on before you begin searching for specific areas, neighborhoods, or homes would be to:

• Familiarize yourself with your personal finances.
• Learn about the Folsom and El Dorado Hills, CA real estate market.
• Carefully review your budget and begin to eliminate as much debt as possible.
• Have a down payment and earnest money ready when the time comes to act and make your offer.

Your next step is to contact us. As your home buying specialists, we’ll protect your interest and manage the details of the real estate transaction on your behalf to your complete satisfaction. For more experienced buyers, a little brush up on the real estate process wouldn’t be a bad idea. Of course, you’ll need a really sharp Folsom and El Dorado Hills, CA real estate team to protect your interests too!