[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3sdnut5w7pfx7":3,"$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},64355,"why-nows-not-the-time-to-take-your-house-off-the-market","Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market","\u003Cp>Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected?\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20241007\u002F20241008-Why-Now-s-Not-the-Time-To-Take-Your-House-Off-the-Market-original.png","\u003Cp>Has your house been sitting on the market \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F25\u002Fhow-long-will-it-take-to-sell-my-house\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">longer\u003C\u002Fa> than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you’re even thinking it’s time to pull the listing and wait to see what \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F06\u002Fearly-forecasts-for-the-2025-housing-market-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2025\u003C\u002Fa> brings. But what you may not realize is, the decision to hold off could actually \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F30\u002Fhow-to-avoid-todays-top-seller-mistakes\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cost you\u003C\u002Fa>. Here’s a look at why staying the course could be the smarter move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Other Sellers Are Pulling Back. Should You Hold Off Too?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>According to recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.housingwire.com\u002Farticles\u002Fmore-home-sellers-are-withdrawing-listings\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">data\u003C\u002Fa> from \u003Cem>Altos Research,\u003C\u002Fem> the number of withdrawals is increasing – that means more sellers are opting to pull their listings off the market right now. And this isn’t unusual for this time of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the housing market, there are seasonal ebbs and flows. \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F23\u002Fhow-growing-inventory-benefits-todays-buyers-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inventory\u003C\u002Fa> levels typically start to drop off a bit headed into the fall season as some sellers delay their plans until the new year. As Mike Simonsen, Founder of \u003Cem>Altos Research\u003C\u002Fem>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.housingwire.com\u002Farticles\u002Fmore-home-sellers-are-withdrawing-listings\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . we’re seeing a more normal seasonal pattern now with inventory beginning to decline. \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>We’re also seeing more home sellers withdrawing their listings to try again next year. In fact, for every two sales, there is another listing withdrawn from the market.” \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>But is that a smart move? While it might seem like a good idea to pull your listing too, here’s why that approach may not pay off this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Today’s Buyers Are Serious and Ready To Act\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>The biggest reason to stick with your plan \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F02\u002Fsecrets-to-selling-your-house-quickly\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">to sell\u003C\u002Fa> now is that the buyers who are looking at this time of year are serious about making a purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They’ve been sitting on the sidelines for a while waiting for \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F04\u002Fthe-top-3-reasons-affordability-is-improving-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">affordability\u003C\u002Fa> to improve. And now that mortgage rates are \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F17\u002Fmortgage-rates-drop-to-lowest-level-in-over-a-year-and-a-half\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">down\u003C\u002Fa> from their recent peak, they’re ready to make their move. \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F19\u002Ffalling-mortgage-rates-are-bringing-buyers-back\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mortgage applications\u003C\u002Fa> are rising – and that’s a leading indicator that buyers are preparing to jump back in. And since they’ve already put their needs on the back burner for so long, they’re even more eager than \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F20\u002Flower-mortgage-rates-boost-your-buying-power-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buyers\u003C\u002Fa> usually are at this time of year.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These aren’t window shoppers. They’re highly motivated buyers who want to move fast – and that’s the kind of buyer you want to work with. As \u003Cem>Freddie Mac\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyhome.freddiemac.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhomeownership\u002F20201124-3-reasons-why-fall-is-a-great-time-to-sell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“During the fall months, serious homebuyers are eager to settle in to a new home before the holiday season ramps up and the winter weather begins.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>By keeping your home on the market, you increase the chances of attracting people who are truly ready to make a purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>While some sellers are choosing to take their homes off the market, this really isn’t the best move. With serious buyers eager to purchase, this is a great time to sell your house. Let’s connect to make sure we’ve got a strategy in place to make it happen. \u003C\u002Fp>",false,[16,20],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips","2024-10-08T10:30:00Z","2024-10-08T10:30:03Z",{"id":27,"slug":28,"title":29,"featuredImage":30,"publishedAt":31,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},64003,"nows-the-time-to-upgrade-to-your-dream-home","Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20241003\u002F20241007-Now-s-the-Time-To-Upgrade-to-Your-Dream-Home-original.png","2024-10-07T10:30:00Z",{"id":33,"slug":34,"title":35,"featuredImage":36,"publishedAt":37,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},64506,"two-reasons-why-the-housing-market-wont-crash","Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20241008\u002F20241009-Two-Reasons-Why-the-Housing-Market-Won-t-Crash-original.png","2024-10-09T10:30:00Z",{"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",[43,47,51,52,56,60,64,68,72,76,80,84,88,92,96,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140,144,148,149,153],{"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":77,"name":78,"slug":79},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":81,"name":82,"slug":83},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":85,"name":86,"slug":87},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":89,"name":90,"slug":91},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":93,"name":94,"slug":95},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":97,"name":98,"slug":99},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":105,"name":106,"slug":107},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":109,"name":110,"slug":111},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":113,"name":114,"slug":115},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":117,"name":118,"slug":119},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":121,"name":122,"slug":123},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":125,"name":126,"slug":127},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":129,"name":130,"slug":131},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":133,"name":134,"slug":135},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":137,"name":138,"slug":139},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":141,"name":142,"slug":143},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":145,"name":146,"slug":147},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},{"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"]