Sell Your Home Early This Year


It’s early in the new year, but one thing is clear. 
Early 2018 is a great time to be a seller! If you plan to sell your home this year and you’re hoping for a quick sale and the most money, you should get your home listed right away.
Right now, mortgage rates are relatively low. This is drawing more buyers into the market at this time of year. Mortgage rates should remain relatively low this year, according to experts. 
The longer a buyer waits to buy a home, the chance is that he or she may face higher mortgage rates as the year goes on. So now is a great time for them to buy (and for you to sell)!
List your home NOW, before mortgage rates begin to rise as the year progresses.
Taking a look at the current real estate market, inventory is tight and demand is high. There are more buyers right now than there are available homes for sale. Realtor.com is predicting that inventory will remain tight during the first part of 2018, meaning that if you are planning on selling your home, now is a great time to list it.
Across the US, home prices are still increasing, which means for the seller, more money at the sale. The earlier you sell your home this year, the more money you stand to make. And right now, people have more money in hand to buy a home. Incomes are growing as people find more job stability and better jobs. This past fall, home sales were at an all-time high.
Another often overlooked segment of home buyers is millennials. These first-time home buyers are ready to purchase!
Millennials are in their 30s or moving into their 30s and are at a life stage where they want to settle down. They are tired of paying rent and want to move into home ownership. This trend should continue throughout 2018 and beyond, meaning even more home buyers are entering the market! What this all means is that 2018 is a lucrative time to sell your home!

I can help you with selling your home (and looking for a new one)! Call me today! 610-413-0520

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