Homes that Sell Right Away

Homes actually are selling in a day or two but it depends on a few factors:

• It was priced competitively. It doesn't matter what you "want" to get out of the sale of your property, or even what you HAVE to get from the sale. You need a rational evaluation of the competition. Not so much the closed sales as the ones that are on the market.
• If it's in a high demand area, such as near the University of Oregon campus, or if it's architect designed, and thus rare, a home will sell pretty quickly (assuming the first provision is met). If there are lots of homes similar to yours for sale in your area, it is probably a different story. Only good pricing and extraordinary marketing will make yours stand out.
• If you bought your home for less because it backed up to an expressway, or an apartment building, or was on a flag lot, it still is worth less. Sellers sometimes forget that they got a deal.If the reason you bought for less can't be remedied, it will still sell for less.
• Did you buy the nicest house in the neighborhood? That's never recommended, but especially crucial now when a buyer could perhaps buy a home like yours in a better spot.
• Hire a qualified, experienced realtor who is involved in the real estate community. They have the connections, the good relationships, and the reputation to get other Realtors to show your home. In general it's a mistake to use the broker who says your home is worth more than any of the others say it is, and are willing to work for less. That has a sound of desperation to it, doesn't it? Referrals are generally the best. Find someone you can depend on.

Good luck in selling your home! The good news is, this is a great time to buy! Don't forget that if you have to take a bit less than you'd like in the sale, you will also be saving on the purchasing end. If you don't plan to buy, well, that doesn't apply.