My advise for homeowners selling their home, not satisfied with the offers they are receiving is to take a long term view. Yes, these sellers may lose on the sale, but they are likely to more then make up for it, when in turn become buyers and make a purchase at a deeply discounted price.Homes that are properly priced will sell, and that in indeed the case right here. It certainly is not gloom and doom! However, sellers must understand that finding a buyer and agreeing on a price are not the only steps to get to closing of escrow. The home must be appraised, and if the appraisal is lower than the contract price, the buyer is fully released from the contract. The seller will have wasted a month or two on a failed transaction, only to have to begin showing the home all over again.For this reason, it is more important than ever for sellers to be realistic about pricing and to seak the aid os a quality professional realtor in this regard.
Thank you for reading.
On Your Team.
Irena Popilevsky
Appleseed Realty GMAC
(917) 579-4455
Right now we are working our way toward the goal of regaining that nice, balanced market, where the inventory is not too hogh for demend, and where prices are on as even keel. The market went from one extreme to the other, and now it is struggling to get back to the middle.
The great news is that our market is extremely active. Buyers of all stripes: first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and luxury buyers have jumped in. Mortgage rates are still historically low. Is it possible that we have seen the bottom??? Inventory is still high, which of course is a plus for buyers. The home affordability index is way up, meaning that more people can afford to purchase a home.
On the flip side, prices are still falling, in part because there is simply too much supply for the current demand, meaning we have excess inventory. Also unemployment is high. These factors together contribute to the likelihood of further foreclosures, or in many cases "short sales" where the home is sold for less than the amount owed to the bank. Unfortunately, these are accuring in our area right now.
On Your Team.
Irena Popilevsky
(917) 579-4455
Choose an experienced agent with a proven track record.
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As a GMAC Real Estate Professional, I am Your Trusted Advisor, Your Skilled Negotiator, and Your Expert Facilitator. I built my business and reputation on the highest standards of real estate ethics,
Welcome to Appleseed Realty GMAC Real Estate. Let me introduce some of the programs my company has to offer our customers.
The Premier Service Guarantee: A certificate which I will sign and give to my customers to explain our pledge of service and describes my role as your Trusted Advisor, Skilled Negotiator, and Expert FacilitatorSM. With this document I will explain what we do, the value we create from our service, and clearly put the customers needs first!
Value-Added Customer Programs: Through GMAC Real Estate's expansive and still-growing roster of HomeRewardsSM partnerships with home-related service companies that offer our clients special offers and discounts, I can further demonstrate the value we offer our customers - and in the process, help relieve the stress that so many customers experience before, during and after a sale.
Customer Satisfaction Survey: Through the Premier Service program, every GMAC Real Estate customer is asked to complete a survey evaluating the service they received. The simple act of asking them to do so sends an unmistakable message--that their opinion is important and their input is valued. In addition, the surveys allow you and GMAC Real Estate to document a track record of superior service that no other company can match.
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As a leader in luxury real estate, we continually monitor consumer trends and behavior. We have found that Internet-empowered consumers represent the most profound shift in the history of advertising affecting almost every industry, including residential real estate. Today, 80% of all home buyers, including luxury home buyers, use the Internet to search for a home. Our Elegant Homes program is designed to target luxury home buyers in the medium they use most to search for homes-the Internet!
A GMAC Home Protection Plan makes your home more appealing, and protects you before, during and after the sale.
■ Homes with a warranty sell up to 50% faster than unwarranted homes.
■ Warranted homes are perceived as a safer investment and on average offer a selling price of up to 3% more.
■ With home warranty protection, the chance for conflict over a malfunctioning system or appliance is minimized.
■ A warranty can help avoid conflicts over a malfunctioning item that could affect or delay your sale.
■ Home warranties limit the possibility that you'll be asked to reimburse the buyer for a breakdown of a covered component after closing.
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