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How I Prepare my Sellers to a Stress-Free Home Sale

How I Prepare my Sellers to a Stress-Free Home Sale

by Susanne Novak | Jul 12, 2021 | Seller Tips

It happens all the time in this low inventory market. I schedule a showing for my buyers as soon as a new listing hits the MLS, and an hour later the listing agent calls and cancels. “We accepted an offer. The homeowner was too overwhelmed from the rush of...
How a FSBO Lost $50,000 in the Hottest Real Estate Market of our Lifetime

How a FSBO Lost $50,000 in the Hottest Real Estate Market of our Lifetime

by Susanne Novak | Jun 7, 2021 | Seller Tips

Two months ago, I was at a listing presentation for a $400,000 house in Dublin. The owner was an older lady looking to right-size and buy a patio home. The presentation went well. The lady’s family seemed to like my style and assertiveness and was ready to hire...
Unsellable Homes? Should You Write Offers on Homes Listed for 90 Days or More?

Unsellable Homes? Should You Write Offers on Homes Listed for 90 Days or More?

by Susanne Novak | May 3, 2021 | Buyer Tips

Even in today’s super hot market not every home sells quickly. Some listings don’t see an offer in the first couple of weeks. They may become a good candidate to write a contract without having to compete against other buyers. I did some research on the...
Market Update: How Much Over List Price Should You Offer to Win?

Market Update: How Much Over List Price Should You Offer to Win?

by Susanne Novak | Apr 26, 2021 | Covid, Market Updates

The total number of homes sold increased by only 2.3% in March. Not a big jump if you consider that we were locked down this time last year. However, the average sales price was up by 11.5%, Days on Market plummeted by 41.5%, the average home sells for more than list...
Should You Buy Investment Property in this Booming Market?

Should You Buy Investment Property in this Booming Market?

by Susanne Novak | Apr 19, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends

Did you ever think about investing in real estate, but never pulled the trigger? Now is a good time to get started. Home values are rising, buyers will pay top dollar for nicely remodeled homes, and there’s a severe shortage of affordable rentals. What’s...
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