by Susanne Novak | Apr 9, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Central Ohio is experiencing an extreme housing shortage. Here’s a report from the trenches: Text from one of my agents: “26 showing requests since I put the new listing on the MLS an hour ago”. “More than 60 showing requests after a Coming...
by Susanne Novak | Apr 4, 2021 | Trends
After a year of Covid, Easter 2021 is a cheerful event! It feels like the resurrection of our normal lives. I hope you will have a chance to celebrate Easter with your family and take the opportunity to get outside and enjoy this sunny, spring weather. A week ago,...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 29, 2021 | Market Updates
The February 2021 housing report offers bleak news for buyers. Strong buyer demand has pushed the average sales price 13.4% higher. We suffer from record low inventories leading to a decline in sales of 2.9%. Pending contracts plummeted by a stunning 11.9% which will...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 22, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Covid, Trends
The Columbus MLS just changed how COMING SOON listings can be advertised. This has a major impact on your home search. It forces buyers to schedule showings weeks in advance and make home buying even more competitive. What Is a COMING SOON Listing? The “Coming...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 15, 2021 | Seller Tips
In today’s low-inventory market most listings sell in just a few days for more than asking price. If homes sell in no time why should you hire a Realtor and pay 6% in commissions? The thought of saving money by cutting out the Realtor is tempting. However,...