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Yes, You Can Still Sell Your Home Right Now
Our real estate agents are hard at work helping clients like you across our South Bend community. It's an unusual time in real estate, but important for prospective sellers to know buyers and sellers are jumping back into the market!
Now is a terrific time for South Bend homes for sale to get listed.
With mortgage rates reaching historic lows – no exaggeration – buyers are revisiting their plans. Many buyers who were waiting for a more favorable market are now on board. But that doesn't mean South Bend home prices are plummeting.
On the contrary, South Bend home prices are standing strong and in many cases, even rising. But buyers are attracted to the potential to get a great deal on a home financing package. That makes them more likely to aggressively seek out a home they truly love. That alone is a great reason to get excited about selling in South Bend.
But, yes, there are even more advantages to selling your home right now. Here's what you need to know.
- Housing Inventory is Still Low
While buyer demand is at some of its highest levels in years, the available housing stock is much lower. That's right: Buyers are here, but sellers have yet to join them. By moving fast, you can position your home to get on and off the market quickly. You're also more likely to get multiple offers, which can trigger lucrative bidding wars among well-financed buyers. - South Bend Home Prices Are Rising
Housing prices in many areas of the United States are beginning to rise to levels not seen since before the pandemic. The trajectory in South Bend is very positive. With help from an expert real estate agent, you can make targeted repairs and renovations that will capture this market momentum. Pricing your home right will help you profit and close quickly. - Home Buyers Have New Priorities
Buyers are taking a second look at all of their priorities in the wake of the pandemic. Some of the features that were popular before simply don't make sense today. But if your home happens to offer quiet, enclosed spaces for remote work, closets that can be converted, or a large entryway, you could be on your way to a very successful sale. - You Don't Need In-Person Showings to Sell Your Home
Lots of sellers have well-founded worries about the logistics of selling. They imagine crowded in-person events. However, the digital open house is here to stay – and experience shows that it really works. With terrific photography and video, your home's listing can capture a tremendous amount of attention. And, yes, more buyers are flocking to buy homes that they've never visited. - You Can Still Sell Faster by Staging Your Home Right
It's a truism of real estate that well-staged homes sell faster. Since photography is even more crucial to your home's listing, staging your home is key. This gives you a lot more control over how would-be buyers perceive your property. Your real estate agent can help with tips to present your home in the best light possible and make it feel truly welcoming. - Even Closing Has Gone Digital
If you're concerned about closing, no worries: Even this has gone online. During a traditional close, buyers and sellers get together for what can be hours, signing off on reams of paperwork. Experts are now streamlining that process. You can authorize most paperwork from home, and if you do need to visit your real estate lawyer or title firm, you can stay in your car.
To learn more, contact us at Cressy & Everett Real Estate.
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