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Is the market moving?

February 08, 2011 · Posted under Pat Tasker · Tagged with housing market, local real estate market, pat tasker, real estate reports, web presence home owners, web traffic

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Real Estate Reports are like the weather reports…You have to look at the LOCAL reports that would affect YOUR market. If you hear Barbara Corcoran on the Today show talking about real estate advice, always double check with your Realtor if that advice fits the local market.

Based on my personal experience and the statistics from my local market, it looks like the market is starting to move, and in the right direction! We are getting busy. Showings are up, open house attendance is up, and as this report shows, web hits on the super popular Shorewest.com are up.

Since more than 90% of today’s buyers start their home search on the internet, a web hit and click-through to your home’s information and photos is really your first showing. If the photos are good, and the buyers like what they see, they will take the next step and make an appointment to view the inside. Photos are only to get a buyer in the door, but they don’t buy a home just for the photos…

Once in the door, they will decide if the space feels good to them, if the layout works, and if the photos were really a true picture of what you have to offer. Of course, if they like what they see, an offer could be next!

Since the internet is the first stop for a majority of buyers, it is imperative for you to have a good web presence. That includes multiple photos, and good photos! If you have a fabulous yard and gardens that are now covered in 3 feet of snow, I would show summer photos of the garden in full bloom. If you live in a condo complex with a gorgeous club house and pool, photos of those amenities are a must. You are selling the lifestyle of living there, not just the home or condo unit! Of course, all this activity is for properties that are seen as correctly priced for this market. Those that are not priced correctly will not have the same results.

If you are considering the sale of your residence, call me today to discuss what today’s buyers are looking for. Together, we can get you home ready to please today’s buyers. I know the buyer trends and will be glad to share that with you!