I'm a little bit behind on 4th Quarter Sales data. I just started this morning crunching the numbers so I could let readers know where home values ended for 2016. However, when looking at the data I saw a fascinating trend in the Medfield-SAS-Umstead area and had to write a separate blog post about … [Read more...] about How Some Sellers are Decreasing Their Property Values
One Seller Mistake Reduces Buyer Competition
As a seller, you want the best price for your home. Buyer competition increases sales prices. Naturally, a seller does not want to do anything that will reduce that competition. Don't inadvertently scare away your buyers! We know that the more buyers that are interested in your … [Read more...] about One Seller Mistake Reduces Buyer Competition
How Accurate is Zestimate?
Are Zillow's Zestimates Accurate? New automations in many fields give consumers better access to information. Zillow uses such an automation to produce the Zillow Zestimate. To discover if Zillow's Zestimates are accurate, we need to first understand how they calculate the Zestimate and then how a … [Read more...] about How Accurate is Zestimate?
Are Expired Listings Increasing in Cary?
Everyone is talking about it. The real estate market has been phenomenal. And there's no doubt that it still is a great market. We are flush with buyers and many homes are selling within days of hitting the market. But many people are asking the question, "How long will it last?" And while we … [Read more...] about Are Expired Listings Increasing in Cary?
3 Tips to Sell Your Home By Owner
You don’t often hear Realtors giving advice to help people sell their homes themselves. But being a DIY kind of gal, I can empathize with people who prefer to take on projects themselves either to save a bit of money, or to maintain control over an important event in their lives. And honestly, if … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Sell Your Home By Owner
Preparing Your Home for Sale: Winter Projects for a Spring Sale
Preparing your home for sale is a large and time-consuming project that starts long before you put the sign in the yard. And winter is a great time to start preparing your home for a springtime listing. But not all improvements provide a return on your investment, so it’s wise to check with an … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Home for Sale: Winter Projects for a Spring Sale
