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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. Only 36% of surveyed agents shared this sentiment. How much you’ll net for your home.

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Buying a House Online? How to Get it Done in 15 Steps

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Agent John Leinaar works in Kalamazoo , Michigan, an area where many pharmaceutical companies operate. He’s helped several families relocating from other states purchase homes remotely, and he works with 66% more single-family homes than other agents in his area. It will help your agent bring you the right houses, too.

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Buyers: Here’s Your Negotiation Strategy for When the Appraisal on a House Comes in Low

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It’s good to understand the market of the moment,” says Madison-based real estate agent Lynn Holley , who works with 72% more single-family homes than the average agent in Madison. Short sales in the neighborhood . In some cases, short sales may be to blame for a low appraisal.

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Sell Your House for Cash: For Some, the Convenience Can’t Be Beat

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Fifty-eight percent of surveyed agents expect the recent rise in cash offers to persist beyond the temporary housing craze, as sellers now have greater expectations for convenience, speed, and certainty. HomeLight’s 2020 agent survey found that buyers who would traditionally use a mortgage are finding ways to pay cash however they can.

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

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For more expertise, top real estate agent Kris Shook , who works with 77% more single family homes than the average agent in Tacoma, Washington, shares insights. A Top-Rated Agent Can Help You Field Buyer Offers. An experienced agent can guide you on whether or not the offers you receive on your home are worth considering.

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Thinking About Writing a Love Letter to the Seller of Your Dream Home? It’s Not Always a Good Idea

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Jenah Mahan is an experienced agent in Tacoma, Washington who works with 68% more single-family homes than other agents in her area. But Gary Lanham , an experienced agent in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who sells homes 46% quicker than the average agent in his area, has a less favorable viewpoint. Find a Buyer's Agent.