Selling Your Home Archives - J.P. Cook

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surging, it is difficult for

Thinking of Selling? You Should Act NOW!

July 18, 2017

For Sellers, Selling a Home, Selling Your Home

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If you thought about selling your house this year, now more than ever may be the time to do it! The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to

5 Reasons You Should Sell This Summer

June 5, 2017

For Sellers, Selling Your Home

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Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in

3 Charts That Shout, ‘List Your Home Today!’

May 2, 2017

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Your Home

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In school, we all learned the theory of supply and demand. When the demand for an item is greater than the supply of that item, the price will surely rise. SUPPLY The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported that the inventory of homes for sale stands at a 3.8-month supply. This is considerably lower than the 6-month supply

Thinking of Selling? Now Is the Time to Act

April 20, 2017

For Sellers, Selling Your Home

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If you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to sell something is

How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Home

March 13, 2017

For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Your Home

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Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this

Access: A Key Component in Getting Your House SOLD!

March 2, 2017

For Sellers, Selling Your Home

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So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Condition,

How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?

March 1, 2017

Home Seller Tips, Housing Market Updates, Selling Your Home

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost

How Can I Improve My Home’s Value?

November 6, 2015

Selling Your Home

Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. Like the guy in the video says, you want to present a home that fits in the neighborhood but doesn't stand out too much.