Media Incorrectly Quotes Arizona Real Estate Stats

“Yesterday, two writers from the Associated Press put out a story that said that 70% of the homes in Phoenix are at risk of foreclosures. By the end of the day the story had gone viral on the Internet and was picked up by multiple large media, including the Wall Street Journal.  Of course, the information is flat out wrong, and unfortunately, it was attributed to ARMLS. We are reaching out to the original writers and others who re-circulated it to get the information corrected.

The statement was a result of the writers’ misinterpretation of the correct information put out in the February issue of STAT.  In that issue we stated that distressed properties accounted for 70.2% of total sales. 

There’s a HUUUUGE difference between 70% of total sales, and 70% of all homes in Phoenix.  There’s also a difference between “foreclosures” and “distressed properties”.  A distressed property may be a foreclosure, but it may also be a short sale, divorce situation, etc.

NOTE: In anthem Country Club there are only 12% of homes that would be classified as “distressed” properties. There is only one Lender Owned property that is currently listed and just seven Short Sales, out of a total of sixty-five active listings! We have about a four month “supply” of homes and that is a seller’s market (Supply exceeds demand when there are less than six months of inventory on the market).

While some of these tips seem to be obvious, we see a lot of homes in Anthem and following some of these tips is going to make your home stand out among the rest.

We have already talked about taking away some of the clutter in your Anthem home and fixing those leaky faucets.  Here are some other ideas to help get your home sold….

When someone walks into your home, be sure that they get the chance to notice the abundance of sunshine that Arizona has to offer!  Open up those shutters and let the sunshine in.  Even on a rainy day (we don’t really have rain – do we?) some natural light is still preferable to the alternative.

At night time, we have no other options than to turn on those lights, so be sure to have lights on both inside and outside your home.

Some light background music is always nice, so when you know the buyers are on their way, turn off the television and turn on some smooth jazz.  Keep the volume at a minimum, as you don’t want the music to distract your buyers from what they are there to do – and that is to see your beautiful Anthem home!

You may consider leaving the house during showings, but we know that is not always possible.  So, keep a low profile and let the agent take the lead in pointing out all of the virtues of your home.  While you know your home the best, the agent knows best what the buyer’s hot points happen to be. 

Selling a home can be stressful and time consuming, but, these helpful tips can help to minimize the stress and hopefully keep your home in the forefront of the buyer’s mind!

Good luck with your sale!  Your Anthem real estate team of Dick and Jill Tetsell are here for you and happy to assist!

When it comes time to sell your home you will not only want to call on your Anthem realtors, Dick and Jill Tetsell, but, you will also want to have some important information on what you can do to help us make your home stand out above the rest.

Our goal of course is to sell your home quickly and at the best price possible.  We all know that Anthem has a lot to offer prospective buyers and homes ARE selling in Anthem!  So, let’s look at some steps you can take to make sure your home gets sold.

First impressions are important and the first thing a buyer is going to see is the front of your home.  Keeping your shrubs trimmed and lawns manicured will help to get the buyer to the next step, which is through the front door.  Once they come in, let’s make sure that there is a clear path throughout the home so that they can easily stroll from one room to the next.  We don’t want them having to side step around toys or other items, or worse…….tripping on something.

A few hours of cleaning and touching up the paint on the walls can go a long way.  Take care of some of the small things that might distract the buyer like leaky faucets, doors that stick or squeak, and loose hardware on cabinets or drawers.

We don’t have many basements in Anthem, but our homes do have closet space and garages.  Cleaning out those areas so that the buyer can actually see how much space there is might help to make the sale!  It might be time to check into some local Anthem charities to see if there is a need for some of those clothes, books and other items that are filling up your storage space.

A good general cleaning and a diligent effort to keep it that way is cumbersome, but effective!

Check back with us in a few days for Part II of Selling Your Home in Anthem, AZ and we will provide you with some additional ideas to help get your home SOLD!

Here’s what people are saying:

“Wow!  I did not know that you could buy a home in Anthem for under $200,000!”

“This is such a wonderful little community – it is like a little city or town.  Everything is right here in Anthem.”

“You don’t have to leave Anthem to find good schools, lots of restaurant choices, and an Outlet Mall too!”

“It’s so nice to have a library right in Anthem and a Performing Arts Center too.  I’ve heard that there is great entertainment during the year and a summer concert series in the park too!”

When you buy a home in Anthem, you get more than a home.  Anthem was built around the concept of a community where one could live, work and play. 

Anthem is a great place for families.  Afterall, we have 5 public schools, and several private schools right here in our community.  The community center offers so much in the way of sports activities and classes, has a large swimming pool and water park/slide area, tennis courts and a rock climbing wall.

Adjacent to the community center is a 50+ acre park that has baseball and soccer fields, a playground for younger kids, a number of ramadas with picnic tables and grills, several ponds for catch and release fishing, basketball courts, a skate board park, a train and walking paths.

There are always people out walking, jogging, riding bicycles and just enjoying Anthem.  For such a small community, Anthem is big on amenities!

Do you think you would like to make Anthem your home?

As you drive through the gate and up Anthem Hills Drive you will be in awe at the beautiful views of Daisy Mountain and the surrounding hills against the big blue sky.  We have called Anthem home for over 6 years now and love the community spirit, the wonderful amenities and the choices available to our home buyers.

Just a short drive from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Anthem Country Club boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses and a membership fee that fits into so many people’s budget.  Along with golf, you will enjoy tennis, 2 workout facilities, 2 club houses, 2 restaurants and 2 swimming pools.

Anthem has so much to offer whether you buy a home in Anthem Parkside or Anthem Country Club.  The community offers both public and private schools, a library, performing arts center, acres of parks and sports fields, and plenty of shopping. 

When you buy a home in Anthem Country Club you will immediately feel welcomed in the community.  There are so many clubs within the club that it is hard to find a day where there is nothing to do.  Whether you enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, beading, painting, or trying new restaurants for lunch, there is a club for you!  In addition, you can count on the Anthem Golf & Country Club membership and social committees to bring you even more opportunities to meet new friends.  The weekly dining events are a big hit and there are special events during all of the holidays.

If you are looking for your dream home, Anthem should be first on your list!