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“How to Leverage Today’s Home Prices: A Win-Win Guide for Buyers and Sellers”

By Justin,

“Navigating today’s dynamic real estate market can feel overwhelming, but for both buyers and sellers, understanding current home prices is key to making informed decisions that pay off. Buyers can benefit immensely by conducting thorough market research, comparing prices across neighborhoods, and gaining insight into the factors that influence home values, such as location, local amenities, and prevailing interest rates. Equipped with this knowledge, buyers can approach negotiations with confidence, leveraging their understanding of market conditions to secure a property that offers both immediate value and the potential for long-term equity growth.

 

For sellers, setting a competitive price is essential in attracting serious, qualified buyers. Pricing too high can deter interest, while pricing strategically can create demand and even prompt multiple offers. Additionally, investing in staging or minor home improvements can significantly enhance a property’s appeal and justify a higher asking price. Sellers who time the market effectively—whether by listing during peak buying seasons or taking advantage of low inventory periods—can also maximize their returns.

Ultimately, when buyers and sellers approach the process with clear communication and flexibility, both parties can achieve a win-win scenario. Buyers benefit from competitive offers and the promise of future appreciation, while sellers enjoy a streamlined process and a satisfying return on investment. By staying informed and adaptable, buyers and sellers alike can navigate the real estate market with confidence, making decisions that reflect today’s trends and position themselves for success in the future.”

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New Realtor Rule: What Buyers Need to Know Before Touring Homes

By Justin,

If you’re a buyer and you’re thinking about buying a house in the next 12 months you need to know about this new rule that the National Association of Realtors just came out that all realter and Brokers like myself need to follow when viewing home so here’s the rule written agreements with Buyers will be required Nationwide such agreements will be required prior to touring properties with the buyer even including live virtual tours okay so if I FaceTime you or whatever I’m still supposed to get a bar broker agreement signed with you so I’ve got some really important tips for you buyers that aren’t sure which agent you want to choose first tip number one is I definitely would try to team up with somebody that is an expert that knows what they’re doing um that can help you understand the valuations of the home to make sure you don’t overpay um but in the event that you’re just like starting out and you don’t want to sign something exclusive for all the properties to view know that you can sign a buyer broker that is exclusive just for that property only so if you’re going to tour a home then yes you could sign it for just that home and it only applies to that home if you decide to buy another home you are no longer bound to that Realtor you can sign a new buyer broker with a different realter tip number two you’re going to want to make sure to ask how much if the seller is offering any buyer’s agent commission here’s why if you go to sign that buyer broker agreement and it says three % in there and the house that you’re Touring that you decided to maybe use the listing agent for let’s say that that seller is only offering 2% guess who’s responsible for that extra 1% that is written in there that would be you the buyer so if the buyer agent is only offering 2% then you want to sign a buyer broker that’s got 2% not one that’s got a 3% in there it all depends on what is being paid and that kind of goes for all properties is it now makes it more difficult for buyers and even me as an agent or a broker to understand exactly how much because every property can be different on how much commission now so far everything’s been kind of running similar to before doesn’t seem like a huge deal but these are really important tips for successful buyers out there to make sure that they get into the right home with the right agent.