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...
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...
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...
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...
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...