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Seller’s vs. Buyer’s Market: A Seller’s Guide to Decoding Market Conditions

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To help us understand both buyer’s and seller’s markets, we spoke with top real estate agent Kim Rock. The 13-year industry veteran has a track record for selling homes fast — her listings close 65% quicker than the average Philadelphia agent. Seller’s market: The odds are in your favor. How much you’ll net for your home.

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Should I Sell My Current House Before I Buy a New One?

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We’ll explain the market’s impact on this decision to sell or buy first, and provide advice from real estate experts such as Joel Barber , a top agent who works with 83% more single-family homes than the average Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, agent, to help you make the right choice. In a buyer’s market. Find Agent.

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Find a Top-Performing, Trusted Realtor in 30 Minutes or Less

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Top agent Dave Mattes , who completes 21% more sales than the average agent in Reading, Pennsylvania, thinks that “a good real estate agent is somebody that dedicates enough time to treat their customers well, and they have fast responses, market knowledge, and good communication.”. What are the agent’s actual results?

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Do I Accept the First Offer on My House, or Wait and See?

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To help you evaluate your first offer, we’ll walk you through key consideration points, how to weigh the strength of the offer, encourage you to assess your objectives, and how to factor in market conditions. A Top-Rated Agent Can Help You Field Buyer Offers. Find an Agent. Real Estate Agent. The buyer really stands out.

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Find a Top-Performing, Trusted Realtor in 30 Minutes or Less

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Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an empty nester who’s bought and sold several homes but wants to downsize, one thing’s for sure — you both need to find the best real estate agent to guide you to success. But, how do you find that agent or Realtor®? Be sure and ask any agent that you’re interviewing about their qualifications.

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Is It a Good Time to Sell a House, As Home Prices Would Suggest?

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In HomeLight’s Q4 2020 survey of over 1,000 top real estate agents, 74% of respondents said that home prices were on the rise in their area, in spite of the winter season. Many Realtor boards publish monthly market reports featuring data on local home prices and days on market trends to give you a more precise gauge of market temperature.

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Seller’s Market 101: Is Your Real Estate Market Hot or Not?

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In this type of market, sellers have an advantage in negotiating better deals — they’re likely to sell their homes faster and for more money than they would be able to in a buyer’s market. Was it a fluke, or a sign that it’s a seller’s market? A seller’s market puts homeowners in an ideal situation.