A Great New Home Selling Resource

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I'm excited today because I just received the first shipment of my book, "What Every Person Needs to Know About Selling a Home in the Capital District." 

My team and I have sold over 7,000 homes here in the Capital District for well over a billion dollars in real estate sales. In my new seller book, I will share with you my experience and knowledge to help you sell your home fast and for top dollar. Unfortunately, I talk to many homeowners who really have no clue about what it takes to sell their house for top dollar. 

There's a book for both buyers and sellers. In the seller version, for example, you'll get tips on how to sell your house for top dollar, staging, the questions you should ask a real estate agent, preparing for home inspections, and setting a price for your home. Pricing your home is one of the most important aspects of your sale. 

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If you're thinking of selling in the next two years, get your hands on a free copy soon.

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If you're even thinking about selling your house here in the Capital District in the next one to two years, you definitely want to get a hold of your free copy of this book. 

If you'd like to receive your free copy, visit 518sellerbook.com or call me directly.

I look forward to hearing your feedback!

What to Expect From the Capital District Real Estate Market in 2017

There is a lot to smile about in the Capital District real estate market. Here are just a few of the trends we are seeing right now.

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No matter where I go, people ask me about the market here in the Capital District. There has been a lot of uncertainty lately with a soaring stock market and a new presidential administration, so it’s only natural that people want to know what’s going on. 

Here’s what I’ve been seeing lately.

Home prices here in the Capital District are up by about 5% from last year. The main reason for that is our shortage of inventory. We only have about a five-month supply right now. That’s 20% less inventory than we had at this time in 2016. That’s great news for home sellers because the low supply is driving demand and prices up.

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Low supply is driving higher demand and prices.

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As we see more inventory come on the market in the spring and summer, we will see sales prices decrease. Pending sales are up, which is good, but we are starting to see sales decline from last year. Consistent wages and stable unemployment have contributed to this, too.

With all that in place, it looks like the first quarter stats from 2017 point to a strong market throughout the year. If you have any questions for me or you’re looking to buy a home in the Capital District, give me a call or send me an email. I would love to hear from you.

The Benefits of Selling a House in the Winter

Should you sell your home now or wait for the spring market if you're preparing to move? Today I'll explain why you should list now.

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I recently received a great question from a viewer that I wanted to answer for everyone. She asked, "Should I list my home now during the winter months or should I wait until the spring?"

There are three reasons why I feel you should list now rather than waiting for the spring market:

1. Less competition. There are only about three months of inventory here in the Capital District, and this will make your home stand out more with the buyers out there. In the spring, you will compete against many more sellers.
2. Buyers are really motivated right now. The buyers who are out looking for homes in the cold and snow are not just kicking tires; they are highly motivated to buy a home for reasons like a job transfer or tax reasons. Additionally, interest rates just went up, so buyers want to get a deal done before they go up again.
3. Your home looks great if it's tastefully decorated this time of year. Buyers make emotional decisions when buying a home and you want them to feel comfortable in your home. Buyers want to be able to picture themselves in your warm, cozy home next year when they're celebrating the holidays with their family.

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The decrease in competition makes your home stand out in the winter.

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Thanks to Eileen for submitting this question. It's a great topic for this season. You win a $25 gift card for having your question selected!

If you're ready to get into the market this winter, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to help you.