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  The Secret To Selling Your House In Today’s Market A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting a little longer. And more sellers are having to cut their prices. So, how do you still come out on top? It all starts with one thing,  pricing your house right from the start . Today, that matters more than ever – and it can make or break your sale. Disconnect Consequences Solution The Price Disconnect Between Buyers and Sellers A recent survey from  Realtor.com  shows  81% of home sellers believe they’ll get their asking price or more . But the actual sales data shows there’s a growing gap between what sellers expect and what buyers are actually willing to pay. In fact, an annual report from the...

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

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As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As  Redfin  says: “…today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix:  Some homes are flying off the market, while others sit for weeks. ” That may leave you wondering what you should expect when you sell. Let’s break it down and give you some  actionable tips  on how to make sure your house is one that sells quickly. Homes Are Still Selling Faster Than Pre-Pandemic The first thing you should know is that, in most markets, things have slowed down a little bit. While you may remember how quickly homes sold a few years ago, that’s not what you should expect today. Now that inventory has grown, according to  Realtor.com , homes are taking a bit longer to sell in today’s market  (see graph below) : But before you get hung up on the ten-day differ...