Times are a Changin'!

It's a great time to be a residential Real Estate Consultant, for most of us. Along with the market adjusting itself, there is also an adjustment going on with the available Realtors. Many people got their license during the HOT market to make a quick buck! Those people have or are falling by the wayside. Due to the market conditions the last few years all they had to do was "take orders", a sign in the front yard was all it took to get multiple offers, most of the time. Not so today!

With today's market conditions Realtors have to do their homework i.e. market research and a solid marketing plan in place to get homes sold. Keep this in mind when you are interviewing prospective Realtors to market your home. Don't be afraid to ask probing questions about their experience, longevity in their field, etc.

Even with a seasoned Realtor the average market time for a listing has increased. Houses are still selling and some are still getting multiple offers. It's all about location, price, staging and strong marketing.

PS It's a beautiful sunny (cool) day in Tacoma, Washington. Happy Easter!

Debi