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you’re selling your first home, or you’re an experienced seller, our goal is to make the process as simple and effective as possible. We’ve negotiated contracts for millions of dollars’ worth of business and have been recognized for providing the utmost in quality service to our customers. Our clients count on our knowledge and background to provide them with insight and direction in their real estate plans. If there’s anything we can do for you, please give us a call!

Memorable Holiday Party

Themes to Consider this Year!

1. A Nostalgic Holiday

Ask your guest

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2. PJs and Pancakes

Ask your guests to wear pajamas

flannels. Serve a brunch

pancakes, a

other brunch favorites including bacon,

eggs, fruit, and mimosas.

3. Dress up as Your Favorite Holiday Movie Character

Ask your guests to choose a character from a famous holiday movie and dress up as that character. Decorate and choose appetizers using themes from movies like Elf, A Charlie Brown Christmas, or The Santa Clause as inspiration.

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There are some signs that buyer enthusiasm may slow. While much about the housing market is unprecedented, housing experts warn the balance is shifting away from a seller’s market.

Housing Experts Predict a Buyer’s Market is Coming! What This Means for Sellers.

Despite the historically high home prices of the last two years, many potential sellers waited rather than putting their homes on the market. However, the time has come where the wait-and-see approach to selling a home will continue to result in a lessthan-stellar sale price.

Here’s why the shift toward the buyer’s market means it’s time to sell:

• Housing inventory will continue to stabilize. As builders complete more new homes, buyers are less likely to offer top dollar for your home if you wait too long to put it on the market. Currently, competition still exists in certain markets, but other markets are showing signs of cooling.

• The average number of days on the market continues to increase. During and immediately after the pandemic, homes were barely hitting the market before buyers snapped them up. However, several factors now contribute to homes sitting on the market longer. The key to locking in a price that reflects the value of your home is to sell when the demand is high.

• Mortgage rates continue to rise. One side effect of inflation—that causes a lot of worry in the larger economy—is the increase in mortgage interest rates. In fact, mortgage rates have risen substantially in the last year and may continue to rise through the end of the year.

Timing is critical in the housing market right now. Some experts are still unsure of how the market will continue to respond to economic volatility long term. However, the majority believe the market is tilting away from sellers meaning you’re losing out on getting the optimal price for your home the longer you wait to act.

ISN’T ALWAYS THE

WHY THE Highest Offer Best Offer

You’ve listed your home and now have arrived at the best part. The offers are in and you’re deciding which one to choose. Clearly, the highest offer, right? Not always.

Sometimes the highest offer may have the worst terms, so it pays to scrutinize the entire contract before deciding on which to choose.

Earnest Money

How much earnest money is each bidder depositing? The amount can vary, and the buyer with the highest earnest money deposit has the most “skin” in the game and is less likely to bail on the deal.

Contingent Offers

Some offers are contingent upon the sale of the buyers’ current home. When determining the value of contingent offers, keep in mind more variables need to be met for the deal to come to fruition. Therefore, their value should be measured accordingly.

Buyer Financing

The buyer’s funding is an important consideration. Most sellers give preference to a buyer who is offering to pay cash for their homes. A large down payment is attractive in that it lowers the amount the buyer must borrow for the purchase, making it more likely he or she will qualify for a loan.

FHA Loans

FHA-backed loans have a more stringent appraisal process than a conventional loan, so if there are possible issues with their home, many homeowners put any offers using FHA financing at the bottom of the pile.

Buyer offers can be deceiving and having the right assistance to ensure you are accepting the best offer while avoiding possible pitfalls is crucial. The above list is just an overview of what we’ll look at in the purchase contracts you receive. We’re happy to share the rest with you – feel free to contact us.

Here are some facts to consider before choosing an offer for your home.

Pumpkin Season!

Filling Ingredients:

• 15-oz. can pumpkin puree

2/3 c. sugar

5-oz. can evaporated milk

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice

1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions:

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 c. gingersnap cookies

• 1 c. quick oats

1/3 c. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 c. butter softened

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease square pan or 2qt casserole dish. Whisk together filling ingredients; pour into prepared dish. Blend gingersnap cookies into fine powder, then combine with, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and powder. Use fork to incorporate butter into mixture. Sprinkle topping over pumpkin filling. Bake for 35-45 minutes, center will still have a little wiggle, but not runny. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping.

Pumpkin Spice Crisp Pumpkin Pecan Crescent Rolls

Filling Ingredients:

• 8 oz. tube refrigerated crescent rolls

• 1/3 c. canned pumpkin puree

3 tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/4 c. finely chopped pecans

Instructions:

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. butter, melted

• 1 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 375°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Unroll and separate crescent rolls. Spread pumpkin puree on one side of each triangle. Sprinkle each one with brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and pecans. Roll triangle from the bottom of the triangle to the point. Place on baking sheet and cook for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the tops.

How to ATTRACT MORE BUYERS

and GettheBest Price.

It’s no secret that spending a few hours beautifying your house can go a long way toward increasing your home’s value. Taking the time now to look at several key areas will result in a dramatic increase in serious buyers.

These few steps are a must for any home seller to follow:

Take a walk through your house with a buyer’s perspective. Is the house warm and inviting, or does it look run-down, old, and cluttered? Is the front entrance clean, painted and does it make the best first impression?

Touch-up paint in all rooms. If the existing paint is especially unsightly, paint the entire room with a neutral color. This allows buyers to create their own “landscape” of how they would fill the room.

Kitchen and Bathrooms. The most examined rooms in the house are the kitchen and the bathrooms. Make sure these rooms shine by

removing all clutter, caulking around sinks and tubs, and cleaning all fixtures. Dripping faucets are easy to fix yourself.

Prepare for a showing the same way you would prepare for friends coming over. Make the beds, pick up clothing, sweep and mop as needed. It should be easy for prospective buyers to move throughout the house, so if a room is overcrowded with furniture or clutter, consider moving extra pieces to storage to create a more open look and feel.

Buyers will be interested in storage space in your house. Be sure your closets are clean and clutter-free. If you have clothes that you’re not wearing, consider moving these to a storage facility to make your closets look more spacious.

In today’s shifting market, every impression counts! For more ways in which you can ensure sales success for your home, call us today! We’re here to help!

Now what?

Why Your Home MAY NOT SELL Even When Others Around You Are.

Here are some pitfalls that explain why a home may not sell even when other homes in the same neighborhood seem to be moving without issue.

OVERCONFIDENCE

Forgetting the basics of home selling 101 will cost you in the grand scheme of things. Don’t just list your home on Zillow or Trulia and call it a day. Work with a real estate agent who takes the time to stage your home and take professional-level photos. Formulate a strategy and accept that your precious home might linger on the market for a couple of days.

NOT PAMPERING YOUR HOME ENOUGH

Paying for home improvements that you won’t even use – sounds like a waste, right? Let’s think of it another way. By pampering your home with up-to-par appliances and improvements, you’ll see a huge shift in attitude from potential buyers. Retail buyers want to get the most value out of what they buy. If people perceive your pampered house as valuable, they’ll want to reach out as soon as possible.

PRICING YOUR HOME TOO HIGH

You might be thinking, duh, but hear us out. Higher demand doesn’t mean you can

list your home at any amount. Do your best to research and analyze similar houses on the market. Then, plan accordingly to appropriately price your home or reach out to me for expert advice on how to price your home right.

UNRESOLVED TITLE ISSUES

When we talk about “titles,” we’re referring to legal titles that show ownership. Title issues can misinform potential buyers which ends up spooking them. For instance, your title could communicate that a paid-off mortgage is yet to be paid off. Or conveyance without a recorded deed may also be wrongly communicated. If a home isn’t selling, it’s a good idea to contact a title company and work with them to fix any issues.

All of the challenges, above, can be easily overcome if you’re working with the right real estate agent. Please reach out today with questions or concerns you may have pertaining to this topic. We would love to help you in anyway we can.

Results Realty

4 Reasons Why Our Clients Hire Us and Send Us Referrals

1. PRICING MASTERY

From the start, getting the price right is one of the most important decisions related to getting your home sold for top dollar. We are experts at determining the best fair market value and pricing strategies to accomplish this goal.

2. NEGOTIATION SKILLS

Experience is critical when negotiating best offers. Our clients tell us that they have more peace of mind knowing that we are watching out for their best interests.

3. ONGOING COMMUNICATION

Communication is a vital component in the sales process. Make sure the real estate agent you choose takes the time to establish a time and method for keeping you in the loop every step of the way! As a result, you are always informed, and everyone can avoid unwanted surprises.

4. AREA EXPERTISE

We are seasoned veterans, with enthusiasm, knowledge, time-tested strategies, and a network of industry-wide professionals at our fingertips, ensuring we have all your needs covered throughout the entire process.

reach out if we may be of assistance, or if you know of anyone who might need help with buying or selling a home.