Looking to sell your home, but don’t know where to start? Not only are you not alone, but now you are also in good company. That’s because we spoke to Marci Press, team leader of Marci Press & Pros and owner of Home Central Realty, to answer some of the most important questions you’ll have during the process and to gather advice from those in central Ohio who know how to sell in today’s market better than anyone.
What are the advantages of working with a real estate agent instead of selling on my own?
While the benefits of working with a real estate agent to sell your home rather than selling it yourself (FSB0 – For Sale By Owner) are many, here are a few to open the conversation: The exposure that an agent real estate can provide your home FAR exceeds the exposure you can get on your own. A licensed real estate agent has access to the MLS system, which ensures that your home is seen by the more than 9,000 real estate agents in Central Ohio, as well as their clients who have set up personal searches through their real estate agents for houses offering specific criteria. The Columbus MLS also powers loads and loads of real estate sites, such as Zillow and Realtor.com to name a few. Second, because Real Estate Agents assist clients in the sale and purchase of real estate on a daily basis, we are intimately familiar with how the process works, the pitfalls that can arise, and how to avoid a variety of obstacles early on. I couldn’t walk into someone else’s job and have a clue how to do it, so why would it be realistic to expect a non-realtor to know how to do the job? ‘a real estate agent ?
In this highly competitive market, it is more essential than ever to have real estate agent representation due to the unique offers we receive!
How long will the hot real estate market last?
Although the market has definitely eased over the last one to two months, we still have a deficit in the number of homes for sale compared to the number of buyers looking for their ideal home. That said, I still get multiple offers on my ads, but I may get three to five offers instead of 25-30. Right now, there’s no end in sight for Central Ohio’s hot real estate market.
Is it the right time to sell?
Yes, absolutely – 100% good time to sell residential real estate.
What can I do so that my house more attractive to buyers?
Buyers buy with their eyes first, so we’ll want to create a WOW factor. Make sure your landscaping is clean and mulched, your home is decluttered, including closets so our potential buyers feel there’s more than enough room for them in your home, a fresh coat of paint goes a long way in helping your home present a fresh, clean look. Replacing a front door helps improve the exterior of your home and improve curb appeal.
Is the Zillow estimate for my home accurate?
Although I use Zillow “Zestimates” to provide a data point when researching to help my clients determine a realistic selling price for their home, Zillow is unaware of the variety of upgrades you have made to your house over the years. Have you updated your kitchen? Bathrooms ? Completed your lower level? Zillow has no way of accessing this information and therefore, while they may provide us with an IDEA of the value of your home, a licensed real estate agent can provide you with a much more accurate valuation once they saw your home in person and discussed updates. and improvements you have made over the years.
How long will it take to sell my house?
This is a question that incorporates a variety of variables. I vividly remember the very first hour of my real estate class in 2004, when the instructor banged his fist on the table and said: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Where is your house located? Are you asking for a realistic amount for your home? What updates and improvements have been made, and more!
Does the interest rate increase affect me as a seller?
It is undeniable that the rise in interest rates has definitely had an impact on the residential real estate market. Unfortunately, the rate increase has taken some of our buyers out of the market as the difference this increase has made to their monthly payment has kept them from buying at this time. It is important to note that we are technically still in a seller’s market, as the number of homes available versus the number of buyers is still not in balance. With rising interest rates, buyers are likely to find themselves in a competitive situation when bidding on a home, but rather than sellers receiving 10-20 offers on their home, they currently receive between 3 and 5.
Maneuvering this strong and fiercely competitive real estate market is the job of an experienced real estate professional. Let me put my 18 years of experience and expertise to work for you. You are sure to be IN A HURRY!
