Things To Consider When Selling Your House
Bindya Nagrani
Real Estate Consultant
Rod Aluisi Real Estate
Fresno, CA
[email protected]
www.BindyaNagrani.com
(559) 936-1712​​​​​​​
Real Estate Consultant
Rod Aluisi Real Estate
Fresno, CA
[email protected]
www.BindyaNagrani.com
(559) 936-1712​​​​​​​
Now is clearly a great time to sell, but when you do, how will you find a new home to move into while inventory is so low? With so few homes for sale and the construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a great question to ask, and one to look at from the pros and cons of what it means to buy a new home versus an existing one. Here are a few things to consider when making your decision, while always remembering to work with your trusted real estate professional along the way.
When buying a new home, you can often choose more energy-efficient options. New appliances, new windows, a new roof, etc. These can all help lower your energy costs, which can add up to significant savings over time. With programs like ENERGY STAR, a new home also helps protect the environment and reduces your carbon footprint.
Lower maintenance that comes with a newer home is another great benefit. When you have a new home, you likely won’t have as many little repairs to tackle, like leaky faucets, shutters to paint, and other odd jobs around the house. With new construction, you’ll also have warranty options that may cover portions of your investment for the first few years.
Another solid benefit to new construction is customization. Do you want a mudroom, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors, an office, or a multi-purpose room? These items can be customized to your specific needs during the design phase. With an existing home, you’re buying something that’s already completed, so if you want to make changes, you may need to hire a contractor to help get your home ready.
When buying an existing home (one that’s already been built), you can negotiate with the current homeowner on price, which is something you generally don’t get to do with a builder. Builders know their material and construction costs, and they have a price set for the model you’re buying. So, if you want to negotiate, an existing home is likely your best option.
For some buyers, moving into an established neighborhood may be important. If you’d like to get a better sense of things like general traffic patterns in the area and the feel of the community before making a commitment, you might prefer an existing home. When you buy new construction, you won’t always have a full view of some of these details until the lots around you are sold.
Finally, timing comes into play. With an existing home, you can move in based on the timeline you agree to with the sellers, rather than waiting for the house to be built. This is something to keep in mind, especially if you need to move sooner rather than later.
Whether you want to buy a newly built home or one that’s already established, both are great options. They each have their pros and cons, and every buyer will have different circumstances driving their decision. If you have questions and want to know more about the options in our area, let’s work together so you can feel confident about your next home purchase.​​​​​​​
Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you'll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional.
Recently, Freddie Mac released a study that analyzes how COVID-19 has impacted the way real estate professionals conduct their business. Roughly half or more of those surveyed report the following changes:
With the safety guidelines and technology options recommended by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), real estate agents are well versed in using safe and effective virtual practices and emerging technology throughout the process. So, if you need to sell your house now, what digital options should you use to make sure you and your potential buyers stay safe throughout the process?
Working with a trusted professional who’s skilled with changing technology may help you win big. While always abiding by state and local regulations, agents know exactly what today’s buyers need, and how to put the necessary digital steps in place. Here are some options they may offer:
When it’s time to show your house in person, agents are also able to regulate the process, based on the recommendations given by NAR, to help you proceed safely. Here are a few of the guidelines, understanding the top priority should always be to obey state and local restrictions first:
In this era of life, things are shifting quickly, so virtual seller strategies may be a game-changing option for you. Let’s connect so you can safely and effectively navigate through all that’s evolving when it comes to making your next move.
Whether you need a list of great local contractors or recommendations on what to fix and replace, let's connect to make sure your house is ready for a top-dollar sale.
In today’s real estate market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to an average of leading expert projections, existing home prices nationwide are expected to increase by 7.1% this year. This means experts anticipate home values will continue climbing going forward.
When it comes to pricing your house, the goal is to increase visibility and drive more buyers your way. Instead of trying to win the negotiation with one buyer, you should price your house so demand is maximized, and more buyers want to take a look.
As a seller, you might be thinking about pricing your house on the high end while so many of today’s buyers are searching harder than ever just to find a home to purchase. But here’s the thing – a high price tag does not mean you’re going to cash in big on the sale. It’s actually more likely to deter buyers.
Even today, when there are so few houses for sale, your house is more likely to sit on the market longer or require a price drop that can send buyers running if it isn’t set just right.
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It’s important to work with a trusted real estate professional to make sure your house is priced correctly. When you price it competitively, you won’t be negotiating with one buyer. Instead, you’ll likely have multiple buyers competing for it, potentially increasing the final sale price.
The key is to make sure your house is priced to sell immediately. This way, it will be seen by the most buyers. More than one of them may be interested, and it will be more likely to sell at a competitive price. Let’s work together to price your house correctly from the start so you can maximize your exposure and return.
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Real Estate Consultant
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Rod Aluisi Real Estate
Fresno, CA
[email protected]
www.BindyaNagrani.com
(559) 936-1712
Bindya's mission is to provide old fashioned service with today's technology to provide client focused real estate service, education, and guidance that will enable you to reach your unique real estate goals with the least amount of frustration and have you feel like you are her only client.