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Slow Market Selling in the Shenandoah Valley

Do's and don'ts to selling in a slow market

Selling in a slow market is a challenge for many home owners, to say the least. It can be stressfull and can even be financially difficult. That is why you need me, a successfull real estate broker who can handle the sale in your behalf. Hire someone who is local in your area and has a proven track record.

The big difference between selling your home yourself and hiring someone to sell it for you, are the expertise and experience. An experienced real estate broker had been through a lot of slow markets. Thus, she knows what to do and what not to do in a slow market.

Here are some of the things that a good real estate broker will advise you not to do in slow market:

  • Overprice your house
  • Spend to much on renovations
  • Selling as is because you become negative because the market is not cooperating.
  • Choosing a discounting Real Estate Agent.
  • Buying your new home before selling your current one

Here are some of the things that a seller should do in a slow market:

  • Choose Me to market your home as I have a proven track record in home sales in your area.
  • Be realistic and competitive in the selling price of your home. Remember if you are lowering your price after or during the rest of the market, you ae again behind the curve.
  • Be flexible in negotiations
  • Offer incentives such as helping in the closing costs, some free furnishings or anything that can sweeten the deal without necessarily costing the seller a lot of money.
  • Prepare your home for the sale. Increase curb appeal, invest in home staging and attend to things that needs repair.
  • Make your home always available and ready for property showings.
  • Be positive, maintain an open mind and detach yourself from your home. Being emotional can lead you to decide on things that you will regret later on.

Each home owner's circumstances are different. If you're planning to sell your home anywhere in the Shenandoah Valley, give me a call. We can have a chat on how to best sell your home. We can customize a total marketing package that will expose your house to the right buyers. Let me and my team take out the stress from selling your home. I've been in the business long enough to survive any market downturn. I'll be there to guide you in preparing your home for the sale to actually closing the deal. You don't have to fight the battle alone. I AM AT YOUR SERVICE, help you through the whole selling process.

See you soon,

Ron Stead

Call me today at 540-539-1200 or e-mail at rstead@shentel.net

Find me and our Teams Properties at http://www.sherrywilson.com/

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Posted Monday Nov 05