IT'S A BUYER'S MARKET OUT THERE . . .   We all know that selling a home these days is a contact sport, and not for the faint of heart.  So does that mean that you shouldn't sell right now?  NOT NECESSARILY. If you're selling with the intent of buying something else - and you can qualify for a loan - consider this.  You're not going to get as much as you want for your current property, but if it results in a chance to move upscale at a bargain price, at a once-in-a-lifetime interest rate, you could end up waaayyyy ahead over the long term. Depends on your personal situation of course; you have to do the math.  But if you need help, CALL ME.  I'll give you an honest assessment of how much you can expect to walk away from your present situation with, what kind of buying power you'll have, and what's available in your price range.  It's your call, of course, but it's my job to make sure my customers know what the trade-offs are.  Like I keep pointing out, the first ones out of the bunker are the ones who are going to get the best deals.

But if you DO decide to sell, you want a realtor like, for example, ME, committed to selling your property for the highest price in the shortest time possible (statistics show that property listed with a real estate agent sells for a 16% higher sales price). The key is marketing in such a way that potential buyers (1) are sold on the unique amenities that your property has to offer, so they want YOUR property, not some other one, and (2) perceive it as a good value for the asking price.