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Wednesday, January 26, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

What is a Seller's Market?

We’ve all heard a seller’s market occurs when the supply of listed homes for sale is less than buyer demand. But what actually signals to us real estate agents that the market has shifted to majorly benefit sellers and what does it mean for YOUR bottom line? 


Here’s a snapshot of the numbers that Realtors look at to best identify the market. If you like crunching numbers and looking at the data, you’re going to love this!

Month's supply of homes for sale:

This is the number of active listings over the number of total homes selling per month. Essentially, the lower the number, the tighter the market.

Locally here in Buford, GA, at the end of 2021, we currently have a .6 months’ supply of homes for sale. That is extremely low!

Average Days on Market:

Looking at the same time period year over year, average days on market shortened from 30 in to only 18 days on market on average in Buford from 2020 to 2021! That means homes are selling? ...

Wednesday, January 19, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

Home Maintenance Checklist - 12 Items to Check Regularly

One of the joys of homeownership is regular home maintenance. (You can read that with a tone of sarcasm if you wish!) Keeping on top of these maintenance items will not only make living in your home more enjoyable but also shorten your to-do list if you decide to sell your home.
This 12-point home maintenance checklist will keep your house in good working condition and potentially prevent bigger projects in the future.

Your house may have unique features that require maintenance not included on this list, but this is a great place to start:
1. Replace Furnace Filters
How often? Quarterly
All the air in your home is pulled through your HVAC system, so having a clean filter in place catches dirt, dust, allergens, and more before recirculating back into your home. If this filter gets clogged, not only are you missing out on the air cleaning, it requires your system to work harder. Working harder = shortened lifespan of the system and higher energy costs.
There are a few factors t ...

Wednesday, January 12, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

What Do Homeowners NEED to Know Going into 2022?

If you’re a homeowner or want to be one soon, you’re probably wondering what 2022 holds for the housing market. Realtor.com published their 2022 Housing Forecast and it indicates that home sales are set to continue to increase. Factors like inventory, affordability, and buyer behavior are key in what lies ahead for the new year. What does this mean for you if you’re looking to buy or sell a house in the next year? We break down these key factors to help you understand what 2022 holds for real estate.


Inventory and Home Prices
A growing economy and declining unemployment mean more purchasing power for consumers. Because of that, the volume of home sales will continue to increase. Looking locally, Realtor.com predicts year-over-year sales growth of 10% in the Atlanta area.
Over the past decade, home prices consistently increased in response to an ongoing shortage of single-family homes. Then in the past 18 months, despite the uncertainty of the pandemic, we saw a ...

Wednesday, January 5, 2022   /   by Cindy Bunch

10 Ways to Prepare your Home to Sell for Top Dollar

Are you wondering what steps you should start taking to sell your home? It takes more than good luck to sell quickly and maximize your profit margin when you have a house to sell. Thoughtful planning to show off your home to buyers is a must to sell your home as quickly and for as much money as possible. The 10 ways to prepare your home to sell listed below will make the home selling process so much easier too! 

Separate Yourself From Your House
Do your best to detach your emotional attachment to the house. This can be hard to do, especially if you’ve lived there for years accumulating milestones and memories. Look to the future of building more memories in your next house! 
Depersonalize the house by packing up personal items like family photos and heirlooms. The ideal presentation to a potential home buyer is an impersonal, clean environment they can picture decorating with their belongings.
Clear the Clutter

Get organized and declutter to show potential buye ...
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