Categories for Seller Advice

No Crash and Prices Are Up

Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up. ...

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The Benefits Of Coming Soon Marketing

Marketing a home as “Coming Soon” can offer several benefits for sellers: Generate Early Interest: By promoting a property as “Coming Soon,” sellers can generate early interest and anticipation among potential buyers before the home officially hits the market. This can create a sense of exclusivity and urgency, leading to ...

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Mortgage Rates Predicted Under 6%

Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. ...

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Video Your Home Inventory

Let’s start with why you should document your spaces. As homeowners, we cherish our spaces and the belongings within them. But have you ever considered the importance of documenting what you own? Enter the video inventory—a simple yet powerful tool that offers peace of mind and practical benefits in various ...

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Selling Must-Do’s in 2024

3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House in 2024 If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home. A great way to balance those emotions and make ...

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It’s A Great Time To Sell

Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were ...

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Why Sell Before 2024?

Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year As the year winds down, you may have decided it’s time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? While it may be tempting to hold off until after ...

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Should You Sell Your Own Home?

I think there are a few reasons why some people try to sell their own home instead of hiring a REALTOR®. First, they want to save money on commissions. Second, they may have had a less than positive experience the last time they bought or sold a home. And lastly, ...

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April 2023 Market Update

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® just released the April numbers. Here is a quick summary of what the market looked like. Please reach out if you’d like more detailed information on how the current market may impact your moving plans.   ...

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