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

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An ample supply (lots of homes for sale) and limited demand (fewer buyers) leads to a buyer’s market. Conversely, lack of supply (fewer homes for sale) and abundant demand (lots of buyers) results in a seller’s market. When you’re selling, the type of market you’re in makes all difference to your bottom line.

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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. Start by understanding the market.

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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.”. Where do you begin?

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

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After listing your home for sale, you eagerly, nervously … anxiously await the news that someone wants to buy it. 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. Find an Agent.

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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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Does a ‘Sale Pending’ sign materialize on your neighbor’s yard a few days after a “For Sale” sign appears? If these scenarios ring true, chances are you’re in the midst of a seller’s market. Lack of supply is a significant factor that contributes to a seller’s market.