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Category: Home Selling

Information to help you to prepare to list and sell your home or condo.

Yes! It’s the Right Time to Sell!

Yes! It’s the Right Time to Sell!

Yes! It's the Right Time to Sell!
It's a seller's market! Fewer homes on the market combined with great interest rates mean bidding wars for desirable homes.
Yes! It is Right time to sell!

It’s a seller’s market! Fewer homes on the market combined with great interest rates mean bidding wars for desirable homes. If you’ve been considering listing your property, here are some of the reasons that make NOW the right time to sell.

14.4%
HOME PRICES ARE INCREASING: The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in December 2020 was $309,000, up 14.4% from the previous year.

HOMES ARE SELLING: At the end of 2020, closed sales of single-family homes statewide were up 21% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales were up 27.7% over December 2019.

2.68%
GREAT INTEREST RATES: The interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.68% in December 2020, significantly lower than the 3.72% averaged during the same month a year earlier, according to Freddie Mac.

11%
QUICKER SALES: Nationwide, the average Days on Market dropped – average of 76 days – compared to December 2019.

1.8-Month Supply
LOW INVENTORY: As of December 2020, there was only a 1.8-months’ supply in the single-family existing home category in Florida. For condos and townhouses, there was a 4.2-months’ supply.

63.5%
INCREASED SHOWINGS: Across the country in December 2020, home showings were up 63.5% over prior year. In the South, the number was even more impressive – showings were up 69.7%

Source: Florida Realtors Research department, ShowingTime.com, Realtor.com

Have a Great Day!
Larry and Ann

As always, for all your Real Estate needs, call or text Larry @ 941-993-3125
or
Go to Larry’s RE/MAX Site and search all you like LarrySellsSarasota.com

What to Repair Before You List Your Home

What to Repair Before You List Your Home

Home Repairs

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

Repaint walls:
Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair floors:
Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!

Refresh the landscaping:
Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges and trees, install outdoor décor pieces and fill in mulch and gravel.

Have a Great Day
Larry and Ann

As always, for all your Real Estate needs, call or text 941-993-3125.
Larry’s RE/MAX Site:
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