[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f9dsv4y1m6m4r":3,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":38,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":42},{"item":4,"previous":26,"next":32},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":24,"updatedAt":25},4402,"what-homeowners-want-to-know-about-selling-in-todays-market","What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market","If you’re thinking about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F02\u002Fsell-your-house-before-the-holidays\u002F\">selling your house\u003C\u002Fa>, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it's not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fsell\u002Fhome-selling-rules-youve-heard-lately-that-you-might-want-to-break\u002F\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F17102413\u002Fwhat-homeowners-want-to-know-about-selling-in-todays-market-KCM.jpg","If you’re thinking about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F02\u002Fsell-your-house-before-the-holidays\u002F\">selling your house\u003C\u002Fa>, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it's not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fsell\u002Fhome-selling-rules-youve-heard-lately-that-you-might-want-to-break\u002F\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C!--more-->\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . while prospective home sellers may lament that they missed their prime window, in reality, \u003Cstrong>this is still a terrific time to sell. In fact, according to a recent Realtor.com® home seller survey, 95% of sellers who sold their home in the past year got more than they paid for it.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\r\n\r\n\u003Cem>Nonetheless, some of the more prominent pandemic trends have changed, so \u003Cstrong>sellers might wish to adjust accordingly to get the best deal possible.”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nThe key to success today is being realistic and working with a trusted real estate advisor who can help you set your expectations based on where the market is now, not where it was over the past few years.\r\n\r\nHere are a few things experts say today’s sellers need to consider.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Be Willing To Negotiate\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nAt the peak of the pandemic frenzy, sellers held all the leverage because inventory was at record lows and buyers were willing to enter bidding wars over homes that were available. This year, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F18\u002Fthe-latest-on-supply-and-demand-in-housing\u002F\">supply of homes\u003C\u002Fa> for sale has increased as the market cooled. Even though inventory is still low overall, buyers today have more options, and with that comes more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F15\u002Fbuyers-are-regaining-some-of-their-negotiation-power-in-todays-housing-market\u002F\">negotiation power\u003C\u002Fa>.\r\n\r\nAs a seller, that means you may see more buyers getting an inspection, requesting repairs, or asking for help with closing costs today. You need to be prepared to have those conversations. As Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at\u003Cem> Zonda, \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fsell\u002Freasons-home-sales-fall-through\u002F\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Today’s market is different than it was just six months ago. . . \u003Cstrong>Sellers that want the contract to move forward should be willing to work with the buyer\u003C\u002Fstrong>. . . Consider helping with the closing costs or addressing many of the items on the home inspection list.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Price Your Home at Market Value\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nIt’s not just that the number of homes for sale has grown this year. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F27\u002Fmillennials-are-still-a-driving-force-of-todays-buyer-demand\u002F\">Buyer demand\u003C\u002Fa> has also pulled back in light of higher \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F09\u002Fwhats-ahead-for-mortgage-rates-and-home-prices\u002F\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa>. As a result, pricing your house appropriately so you can catch the eyes of serious buyers is important. Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at\u003Cem> Bankrate, \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Freal-estate\u002Fhousing-trends\u002F\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003Cstrong>Price your home realistically.\u003C\u002Fstrong> This isn’t the housing market of April or May, so buyer traffic will be substantially slower, but \u003Cstrong>appropriately priced homes are still selling quickly.”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nYou don’t want to overreach with your price and deter buyers. At the same time, you don’t want to undervalue your home and leave money on the table. This is another area where an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F24\u002Fwhy-an-agent-is-essential-when-pricing-your-house-infographic\u002F\">agent’s expertise\u003C\u002Fa> comes in handy.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Think About Your First Impression on Buyers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nBuyers have more options and are more particular about their investment since it costs more to buy a home given today’s mortgage rates. As a result, you need to make sure your house shows well. As an article from \u003Cem>realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fsell\u002Fhow-home-sellers-can-prepare-for-a-recession-and-still-sell-their-home\u002F\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003Cstrong>To stand out in the market, sellers should make their home attractive to buyers\u003C\u002Fstrong>, which usually means some selective updates.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nThis could include everything from staging the home, to making small \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F12\u002Fgetting-your-house-ready-to-sell-work-with-an-agent-for-expert-advice\u002F\">cosmetic updates\u003C\u002Fa>, tackling repairs, or undergoing renovations. A trusted real estate professional will help you assess what may be worthwhile to do compared to other recently sold homes in your area.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nTo sum it all up, your house should still sell today and move quickly if you’re realistic about today’s market. As a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fzillow.mediaroom.com\u002F2022-10-31-Pressure-is-back-on-sellers-to-attract-buyers-as-demand-softens\">press release\u003C\u002Fa> from \u003Cem>Zillow\u003C\u002Fem> puts it:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>“\u003Cem>. . . sellers need to do things right to attract the attention of these buyers — pricing their home competitively and making their listing attractive to online home shoppers.” \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nFor expert advice on how to quickly sell your house in a shifting market, let’s connect.","\r\nTo sum it all up, your house should still sell today and move quickly if you’re realistic about today’s market. As a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fzillow.mediaroom.com\u002F2022-10-31-Pressure-is-back-on-sellers-to-attract-buyers-as-demand-softens\">press release\u003C\u002Fa> from \u003Cem>Zillow\u003C\u002Fem> puts it:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>“\u003Cem>. . . sellers need to do things right to attract the attention of these buyers — pricing their home competitively and making their listing attractive to online home shoppers.” \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nFor expert advice on how to quickly sell your house in a shifting market, let’s connect.",false,[16,20],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},38,"Move-Up","move-up","2022-11-22T11:00:21Z","2023-02-03T15:33:39Z",{"id":27,"slug":28,"title":29,"featuredImage":30,"publishedAt":31,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},4410,"mortgage-rates-will-come-down-its-just-a-matter-of-time","Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F18113235\u002Fmortgage-rates-will-come-down-its-just-a-matter-of-time-KCM.jpg","2022-11-21T11:00:00Z",{"id":33,"slug":34,"title":35,"featuredImage":36,"publishedAt":37,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},4411,"what-buyers-need-to-know-about-the-inventory-of-homes-available-for-sale","What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F21161519\u002Fwhat-buyers-need-to-know-about-the-inventory-of-homes-available-for-sale-KCM.jpg","2022-11-23T11:00:17Z",{"cover":39,"open":40,"shareSpread":41},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[43,47,51,52,56,60,64,68,72,76,77,81,85,89,93,97,101,105,109,113,117,121,125,129,133,137,141,145,149,153],{"id":44,"name":45,"slug":46},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":48,"name":49,"slug":50},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":57,"name":58,"slug":59},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":61,"name":62,"slug":63},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":65,"name":66,"slug":67},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":69,"name":70,"slug":71},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":73,"name":74,"slug":75},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},{"id":78,"name":79,"slug":80},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":82,"name":83,"slug":84},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":86,"name":87,"slug":88},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":90,"name":91,"slug":92},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":94,"name":95,"slug":96},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":98,"name":99,"slug":100},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":102,"name":103,"slug":104},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":106,"name":107,"slug":108},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":110,"name":111,"slug":112},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":118,"name":119,"slug":120},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":122,"name":123,"slug":124},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":126,"name":127,"slug":128},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":130,"name":131,"slug":132},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":134,"name":135,"slug":136},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":138,"name":139,"slug":140},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":142,"name":143,"slug":144},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":146,"name":147,"slug":148},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":150,"name":151,"slug":152},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":154,"name":155,"slug":156},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]