It's a great time to sell a home. . .
The Northern Virginia real estate market is strong right now. Many investors are focusing on this area, and many sellers are pleasantly surprised at the offers coming in that meet or exceed their listing price.There is confidence that the real estate prices in this area will go up, but many sellers need to sell now, and can't wait to watch it happen.
Most of you don't need the obvious advice of painting your front door and putting pretty flowers near the entrance to enhance your home's appeal. I do see the need, however, to ensure that you get a fair price. If your home is on the market and sells the next day, you'll be left wondering if you priced it high enough. I can help you with pricing your home.
What if you owe more for your house than it's worth right now?
There is a current trend for what is called a "short sale."
With a short sale, you work out a deal with your bank to sell your home, avoid foreclosure, and the bank forgives the difference between the sales price and the loan amount. Short sales work, but don't jump into one unless it really is the best option for you. Sometimes they'll keep you out of foreclosure, but sometimes, the seller sells his house short in the process.
Together we can sort through the types of offers and how they affect the time it takes for your sale to close. If your property appeals to investors who offer cash, should you list it at a higher price and risk waiting a little longer for a quick closing, thereby avoiding a short sale entirely? Everyone needs a little help understanding today's changing market. I'd like to help you sell your home, but it's important that you understand the options before you list it so that you get the best price.
I'm here to help you, and look forward to hearing from you. Send me a few details from the Home Valuation form and we can get started right away—I'll do my best to contact you within 24 hours. Or you can call me at 703-338-0228 or 540-687-8871 to chat.