The Internet has dramatically simplified the process of searching and finding homes. Websites like Realtor.com, Trulia, and Zillow have all been instrumental in allowing the average consumer to look at properties and learn more about their local real estate market. While these websites are great resources for beginners, I wouldn't recommend them to everyone. The information presented is often inaccurate and outdated. Zillow is notorious for their inaccurate home valuations, which can be up to 10% off depending on the home and the neighborhood.
So, what are better places to look for homes online? One of them is the MLS (multiple listing service), but you need access from your local Realtor and it is not so easily navigated. This is the most accurate source of homes on the market, but it may not be the easiest for you. The best option you have is to subscribe to expert advisory emails. These give you all the brand new listings, and the best homes are displayed right to you. To get started, you simply fill out a questionnaire about what type of properties you're looking for, and when similar homes pop up on the market, you're notified about it. It's very simple and accurate. If you need help looking for homes in Wexford, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always here to help you with your real estate needs!
Today, I want to warn you about a mistake many sellers have made recently. If you're not careful, the CMA can cause you to lose money when selling your home! The evolution of the internet has caused the way we price homes to change. If an agent is coming in and doing a CMA, you have to wonder whether you're leaving money on the table. It used to be that an agent would go to the MLS, pull up comparables, and come back and give an estimate of how much the home might be worth. This way of doing things is no more!
Today, a good agent is an expert advisor, and someone you want to work closely with to find the value of your home. Your expert advisor will do the counseling interview to make sure that they have all the information about your home, your time frame, and other important aspects so that they know how to price the home. We will then make sure you get the top ten selling tips to help you make the most money. An expert advisor is priceless because they will also go over the steps to selling your home. They will break the process down piece by piece so you know exactly what to expect when selling. The marketing analysis we do goes back 3-4 years, instead of just 6-12 months, so we can determine what current trends mean for the pricing of your home! It's an in-depth process that we have mastered over the years. If you have any questions about how we can make the selling process go as smoothly and successfully as possible, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to show you what we can do!
