What will it take in 2009?
What will it take to sell your home for top dollar in 2009? 2008 was a frustrating year for a lot of sellers, faced with low-ball offers, price reductions and buyers who had more options then ever before. If you plan to sell your home in 2009 you will need keep three things in mind:
- Price. In 2009 you will need to be ahead of the market, not chasing it.
- Marketing. Your home will have to be exposed to Buyers. Not just posted on MLS with a sign on your front lawn-make your realtor work for their commission or find a Realtor who will.
- Be Realistic. If you want your home to sell you will need to realize it is not 2005. The market has changed and the market doesn't care what the house next door sold for or what you "need" to sell it for. We can't control the market but we can use it to our advantage.
Want to talk about pricing or marketing? Call anytime. 604.505.6503
Craig