When Is the Best Time To Sell Your Nevada County Home?

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Lately, a lot of people have asked me, "What is the best month to sell my house?" By this time of year, a lot of people think that the window has already passed them by, but that's simply not true.

Surprisingly, October is one of the best months to sell a home in Nevada County. As a matter of fact, there's less than 10% difference in sales when you compare May/June to September/October.

Another interesting phenomenon is that we see higher average sales prices in the fall. There are a few factors that could cause this. For instance, Nevada County is particularly beautiful in the fall. Buyers from out of the area love to come up here and see the fall colors. Also, once the summer recreation season is past, people are more focused on the home search.

So if you've been thinking about selling your property, fall could be one of the best times to sell your home. If you have any questions about today's video, or if you're interested in selling your property, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to help you!

Why Get a Pre-Inspection?

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Hey everyone, I wanted to stop by today to talk about the importance of getting a pre-inspection on your home before you list it. 

When I say pre-inspection, I am talking about your standard home and pest/termite inspection. Instead of the buyer ordering it after they make an offer, however, this inspection is done prior to the home being listed. This inspection will check for any major issues that would effect the value or safety of the home, including electrical or plumbing problems. 
 

If you're thinking of selling your home, getting it inspected will create a better environment for you in negotiations.  In Nevada County, a buyer will make an offer on a house, then set aside the 17-day inspection period, where they will go through various inspections.

However, if you've already done this yourself, you can hand the inspection report to the buyer as soon as they make an offer. It doesn't prevent the buyer from having their own home inspection, but most of the time it stops them from ordering one. By doing this, you can shorten the inspection period to about 7 days. 

So don't waste 2.5 weeks on inspections. Doing pre-inspections can help you get the ball rolling faster, and can even help you price your home more effectively. All in all, pre-inspections make the home selling process a whole lot smoother. 
 
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Easy Ways to Neutralize the Look of Your Home

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Today I just wanted to show you a video from HGTV that showcases how a home can be neutralized in order to attract more buyers. When you're selling your home it's important to remember that it is a product that people want to buy, so you need to depersonalize it.

This would mean removing any flashy paint colors like pink or neon, because as much as you like it, a lot of potential buyers will probably not enjoy it as much as you do. Earth tones work well, like beige or off-white.

It's also important that the color scheme of your home is uniform throughout the home. It can be jarring for a buyer to walk into a bright red bedroom when the rest of the home is painted white.

It's also important to remember that sometimes less is more. Clutter in the home can distract buyers from what your home offers, and you want them to see your home, not all of your belongings.

To get a better idea of what you might need to do, just watch the video above. Also, don't be afraid to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have.

I'm always here to help you!

The Fall Selling Season Is as Strong as Any

There are many great Grass Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (530) 273-0073 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

It is commonly thought that the Spring and Summer months are the best time to sell your home. While this is true to an extent, people often write the Fall off as a bad time to sell. This simply isn't true. In fact, the Fall may be the best time to sell your home in Nevada County.

All you need to do is look at the numbers. In May, June, and July of last year, 380 homes were sold; in September, October, and November, 340 were sold. It's pretty incredible that only 40 fewer homes were sold in the later months, especially when you consider the fact that there are a lot fewer homes on the market during that time.

The Fall is an ideal time to sell because there is less competition in the market. Sellers often buy the myth that they will get a better return in the Spring and Summer months. Because of this, perhaps as much as 25% of homes for sale in September will be taken off the market by the end of the month. Looking at the numbers, October may be the single best month to sell a home in our area!
 
If you have any questions about market conditions in your area, or are interested in buying or selling a home, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help you in any way possible!

6 common pitfalls for home sellers

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Everyone’s main objective when putting their home on the market is to sell it as quickly as possible and for the highest possible amount. It doesn’t always work out this way because homeowners make simple mistakes that hinder their home’s market value. I want to share with you today a list that I have come up with of 6 common home selling mistakes that sellers make. All of these mistakes are totally avoidable and fixing them could be the key to your home selling quickly.

1. Overpricing

• Trying to maximize the profits on your home sale is not always the answer. There is a very fine line between what is determined as overpricing for your home’s listing and what is deemed a fair price. Overpricing can take a home and immediately ruin its chances of being sold.

2. Inability to Show the Home

• It is of utmost importance to make your home as accessible as possible to both your agent and prospective buyers. Each showing of your house greatly increases the chances of your home being sold.

3. Decluttering and Depersonalizing

• Organizing your house into a neutral setting is also key for getting prospective buyers interested. It is important for the prospective buyer to see themselves living in the home and can visualize adding their own flair to the living space.

4. Unpleasant Odors

• Each home has its own distinct scent. If you have been living in your home for more than a few months, you probably don’t smell it, but others do. Having a pleasant, inviting aroma in your home will make potential buyers more comfortable in any setting and put them in a better mood.

5. Negotiability

• You most likely will not be selling your home for your initial asking price. Buyers want to feel like they got a deal on a home, so the ability to negotiate a price comes into play.

6.Unwillingness to Make Repairs

• While it is not expected of you to make every single thing in your house perfect, fixing things like plumbing leaks, electrical hazards, and broken windows will put potential buyers more at ease with purchasing your home.

If you would like to learn about some more common mistakes, or are in the market for buying or selling a home in Nevada County, please contact me at kurt@kurtcongdon.com or at (530) 273-0073.