Can I Have a Moment of Your Time Today?

Today, I want to ask for a quick moment of your time. What do I really mean by that?

Well, when your home was listed for sale, and it expired, it notified the real estate community your home was on the market recently, but no longer is. If you haven’t already, you’re going to receive a lot of phone calls from Realtors about your motivation and intention as a previous seller.

Naturally, you probably have your guard up. You’re getting all these phone calls from different people telling you all sorts of different things. Maybe they’re telling you about why you should or shouldn’t list right now. It’s confusing. However, to make the next decision, you need to ask yourself if you have intentions of selling your home again soon or not.

“

Ask yourself if you have intentions 
of listing your home again soon.

”

I suggest taking a moment to listen to these Realtors. Hear them out. For instance, if I call you to ask some questions, my intention isn’t to pressure you into a decision you’re not ready to make, but instead, to understand where you stand as a seller. I want to do what is best for you.

Although you’re getting bombarded with inquiries, take a step back and hear a few of these agents out. Understand how these people can help you if you’re thinking of listing your home again in the near future. If you’re thinking of buying or selling an Orange County home, give me a call or send me an email today!

How to Make Real Estate Exciting

Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search

Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation

Most people move away from fear versus moving toward pleasure. What does that mean to you?

If I’m working with somebody who is looking to buy a property, they don’t usually come to me acting excited about buying their first new home. They’re usually weary from renting for eight years and tired of helping their landlord get rich while they have no tax benefits and nothing to show for their money. In this situation, they’re moving away from pain (renting).

If I’m working with somebody who is looking to sell a property, they’re usually doing so because they’re running out of room. For example, their dog doesn’t have a big enough yard to play in, or the family has another child on the way. Again, this is an example of moving away from pain. They’re forgetting about the pleasure of knowing that they get to buy a brand new home with more space to accommodate whatever they need.

“

Run toward what’s going
 to get you excited.

”

As you’re going through the buying or selling process and you find yourself focusing on the pain, try to transfer that energy to focus on the pleasure. Don’t run away from what’s not working; run toward what’s going to get you excited. That shift in mindset will make the process of buying or selling that much more exciting.

If you have any more questions or are getting ready to buy or sell a home, please feel free to call or send us an email. Until then, happy selling!

Understanding the Shifts in the Market

Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search

Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation

Right now, we’re experiencing a shift in the market. When you look at home sale activity, historically speaking, more homes usually sell in February, March, and April than in the latter part of the year.

If you are planning on buying or selling a home this year, you need an agent with a dynamic strategy. That means the agent’s strategy changes when the market changes. If you work with someone who uses the same strategy for February, March, and April, it is likely that you won’t be able to accomplish your real estate goals this fall.

“

You need an agent who understands
 the changes in the market.

”

You need an agent who understands the market. Make sure you ask the right questions when interviewing agents. Ask about how the market is doing. How will your home sell in this market versus the spring market? If you’re a buyer, how long should you expect to look for a home in this market versus the spring market?

The real estate market is always changing. If you work with someone who doesn’t understand those changes, you’re not going to win.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!