What's Selling in Maple Valley?

Several months ago an agent in my office took a floor call from a woman who asked "Is anything in Maple Valley selling?" While we chuckled about the question, I know there are many Maple Valley residents who are wondering the same thing.

The answer of course is yes. It's not a big, high fiving, we-are-the-champions kind of YES!!!, but more of a relaxed "you-betcha". And you don't have to look all that hard to find them.

So as we head into the last month of 2008, I thought I'd answer the question, "What's Selling in Maple Valley right now?"

Since November 1, 27 single family homes listed through NWMLS have accepted contracts. (Pending status).

Of those 27, 19% are short sales (where the bank must give approval to accept less than what is owned on the home), 11% are bank owned properties and 15% are New Construction properties.

The lowest priced listing was $249,900 and the highest was $800,000.

Nearly 50% of the properties under contract were priced between $250,000 and $350,000.

With over 300 Active Listings on the market in our area and less than 10% of those being absorbed each month, it's going to take a while to move through that inventory. If you want to sell now, it's important to be the best. Best price, best condition.....it's got to stand out from the crowd.

Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. .She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400

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