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Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 21, 2021
The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. Today’s market is dynamic and fast-paced. A skilled agent will do everything they can to help you stay on top of every possible opportunity. In today’s market, that’s often not the case. Brace for a Fast Pace. Bottom Line.
Redfin
JULY 28, 2020
of successful offers submitted by Redfin agents in select major U.S. markets waived the inspection contingency, compared with just 13.2% Winning offers waived the appraisal contingency at a similar rate—20.6%—up The situation is out of control,” said Lindsay Katz , a Redfin agent in Los Angeles. “I
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Realty Biz
JULY 7, 2021
There may not be enough houses on the market right now, but more are coming on the market every day. There may be rare local circumstances where this will work but it should only be based on the advice of a trusted real estate agent. In today’s market, a good strategy is looking at houses below the top end of your budget.
The Close
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
I contacted the listing agent only to learn that all offers were due by 5:00 p.m. Offer Above Asking Price When your buyers are competing with others in a multiple-offer situation, and the listing agent is asking for the “highest and best” offer, it’s a good idea to suggest offering more than the asking price.
Redfin
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
What is a Seller’s Market? A seller’s market is when there are more homebuyers in a particular area looking to purchase a home than actual houses listed for sale. A seller’s market usually results in rising home prices and stiffer competition among homebuyers. How has the pandemic affected the market?
HomeLight
MARCH 31, 2022
leading to bidding wars in many of the major markets. To succeed in getting a seller to consider your offer, you need to work in advance with your real estate agent to assess the best bargaining tools to entice the seller to move your offer to the top of the list. You generally see those in a normal market.”
Redfin
JULY 30, 2020
Redfin agents cite health concerns around the pandemic and competition fueled by a worsening housing shortage as reasons more buyers are bidding on homes before visiting them. The pandemic has changed the way many people view homes, and on top of that, the market is highly competitive.
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