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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Due to rising rates and home prices that have continued to influence consumer spending, 2023 saw the lowest inventory in recorded history, and in 2024, sellers are still hesitant to enter the market. Offer Over Asking Sellers often price their homes aggressively to incite bidding wars. Real estate is a long game.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

While the agent acts on behalf of their seller, it is important for their pricing strategy to also be based on the most up-to-date and accurate market data. The goal of a CMA is to provide sellers with an accurate estimate of their property’s worth based on its characteristics and the current market conditions.

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Inventory initially dropped in March 2020 as a result of sellers pausing on listing their homes and that number has stayed extremely low since. Compose a Personal Letter Sellers are often more likely to choose a buyer with whom they feel comfortable. Consider Waiving Inspection. Shorten Contingency Time Frames.

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2023 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Since then, as rates and inflation have continued to influence consumer sentiment and spending, inventory has remained low as sellers hesitate to dive into the market. Compose a Personal Letter Sellers are often more likely to choose a buyer with whom they feel comfortable. Real estate is a long game.

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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

Buyers in that pricing bracket will look at other properties that make more sense for the price, and your home will stagnate on the active market. You might decide to make repairs on your home before you list it, or your buyer may request repairs after they conduct an inspection during their option period.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle. Getting pre-approved tells the seller that you're serious. And the seller's agent will be happier to do business with a colleague in the field. USDA loans are for those in the low to moderate-income bracket.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales. We have learned how to address areas that tend to be sticking points for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, such as bracketing elements of comparison. Diversify!!