5 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Home

5 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Home
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If you’re unsure of whether you should sell your home or not, there are five signs you should look out for.
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Is it time to sell your home? Are you on the fence about selling your home? There are five easy signs to know when the time is right:

 

1. You’ve outgrown the space. If multiple kids are constantly fighting over the bathroom or have to share a room, you know you’ve got a problem.

2. Your neighborhood is booming. This means your home and its price range are in high demand. It might be time to sell to take advantage of a higher-priced home and tap into the savings on the price tag.

3. You’re letting things go. If your home needs improvement and the yard work just isn’t as much fun anymore, it might be time to transition into a low-maintenance situation so you can enjoy your weekends and travel more.

4. Your equity is back. If you tried to sell a while ago but the sale didn’t happen, it might be time to call us so we can re-evaluate your home value.

5. You’ve undergone a substantial life change. Maybe your family is growing or shrinking. Maybe you’ve lost your job, got a new job, or decided to retire. In any case, a new lifestyle needs a new crib to go along with it.

 

These signs will let you know it’s time for a change.

 

Consequently, if you’re thinking about selling your home, please don’t hesitate to contact us. In real estate, it’s all about the preparation, and we do that better than anyone. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

What Thermal Imaging Can Tell You About a Home


 

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Thermal Imaging Home Inspection reveals wiring issue

 

Today we’d like to answer a question asked by Amanda at our home buyer seminar about Thermal Imaging Home Inspection.  Amanda asked us, “When hiring a home inspection company, should you ask if they use a thermographic camera?”  

Because thermographic imaging camera costs have decreased recently, some home inspectors have begun using thermographic cameras to find issues that would be otherwise undetectable to the naked eye. Thermal imaging cameras can detect potential moisture, electric, and energy issues inside the home.

Thermal imaging cameras have been well-established as valuable inspection tools that can help reveal missing insulation, HVAC airflow and equipment issues, as well as radiant heating malfunctions, compromised roofing, and much more.

By detecting patterns and sources of heat loss, thermal imaging provides convincing evidence reports where improvements need to be made and will also clearly show how well those improvements have been completed.

In the video above, you can see the thermal imaging home inspection camera in action. It shows temperature changes that indicate a leak in a wall and even electrical issues inside the home being inspected.

Whether you hire a home inspector as part of the buyer inspection or a seller hires the home inspector before listing as part of a certified pre-owned program, always ask what the inspection includes. For example, one inspector told another Realtor’s client in the middle of the inspection that they did not test gas fireplaces. Everybody wished they would have known that before the inspection. As is true with most things, it’s the questions that you do not know to ask that will hurt you the most.

When you’re thinking about ordering a home inspection, be sure to ask your Realtor.  The Real Estate agent can connect you with a local, reputable company so that you know what you’re getting from them.  Interview them about Thermal Imaging Home Inspection, etc.  If you have any other questions about the home inspection process or anything else related to real estate in our area, give us a call or send us an email. We are here to serve and are happy to help you!

My Home Didn’t Sell. Now What?

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My Home Didn’t Sell. Now What?
My Home Didn’t Sell. Now What?
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My Home Didn’t Sell. Now What? If your home’s listing on the MLS has expired, you may be wondering which steps you should take next. You have three options to consider: relist right away, relist in the near future, or decide not to sell.

Those who decide to hire the same agent they used in the past can likely expect the same results as before. If you’re considering hiring a new agent, we always recommend interviewing a few different ones before making a decision. This will help you pinpoint what went wrong previously.

Success in selling your home is based on the home’s location, its price, and the condition of it as well as the market and the agent you select to sell it. After all, it’s the agent, not the company, who sells your house. So we address: My Home Didn’t Sell. Now What?

Hire an agent with a large buyer network who can attract buyers to the property. When deciding who to hire, ask the agent to show you their network of prospective buyers. Hire an agent based on their marketing strategy, marketing results, and ability to track global buyers to generate results.

Many clients say that they hire us based on our referrals, five-star online reviews, community and education videos, after watching us on House Hunters, or after hearing us on TV or radio. Other things to look for in agents are specialization in global promotion and luxury international marketing (we translate ads for your home into 19 native languages), as well as the implementation of modern technology to attract buyers. You’ll also want to find an agent with a great inside sales department; for example, we have a staff of client relationship associates whose only job is to find qualified buyers.

You wouldn’t want a general practitioner to operate on your kidney, would you? No, you would want to hire a kidney specialist. Be sure that the agent you hire fits your exact needs.

If you’d like any assistance finding an agent that specializes in your needs, please reach out to us by phone or email. We would love to hear from you!

Okemos Real Estate for Sale: 3881 Breckinridge, Okemos, MI

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Ann Arbor Area Real Estate for Sale is the pride of this custom built home.   It will impress your friends! Located in the coveted Briarwood East subdivision this property has everything! On the main level you will find a welcoming two story foyer, a spacious study complete with custom built-ins, and living room. The large center island kitchen includes a nook area with a door wall to large deck and paver patio overlooking serene back yard.

There is a convenient first floor laundry room, formal dining room and a family room with a brick fireplace surrounded by built-ins. Upstairs, there are four large bedrooms including a spacious master suite. The finished basement is gorgeous and provides tons of storage. Walk to award winning Okemos elementary and middle schools. Seller has completed all items recommended by Inspired Green for added energy efficiency. Recent updates include granite countertops, kitchen sink, Andersen windows, roof, garage door, sump pump and water heater. This home is a must see in the Ann Arbor area real estate market!

Upstairs, there are four large bedrooms including a spacious master suite. The finished basement is gorgeous and provides tons of storage. Walk to award winning Okemos elementary and middle schools. Seller has completed all items recommended by Inspired Green for added energy efficiency. Recent updates include granite countertops, kitchen sink, Andersen windows, roof, garage door, sump pump and water heater. This home is a must see in the Ann Arbor area real estate market!

The large center island kitchen includes a nook area with a door wall to large deck and paver patio overlooking serene back yard. There is a convenient first-floor laundry room, formal dining room and a family room with a brick fireplace surrounded by built-ins. Upstairs, there are four large bedrooms including a spacious master suite. The finished basement is gorgeous and provides tons of storage. Walk to award winning Okemos elementary and middle schools.

Seller has completed all items recommended by Inspired Green for added energy efficiency. Recent updates include granite countertops, kitchen sink, Andersen windows, roof, garage door, sump pump and water heater. This home is a must see in the Ann Arbor area real estate market!

Additional ANN ARBOR AREA REAL ESTATE Listings

5800 Cobble Lane Dexter, MI 48130
4601 Mushbach Road

 

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Keller Williams Realty

Toth Team Worldwide Network has global aspirations and a growth strategy to meet the modern needs of clients around the world. Toth Team Worldwide Network is among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally. They have been featured on House Hunters HGTV, and are proud to be the only trusted agent endorsed by celebrity Martin Bandyke on radio 107.1, and the exclusive real estate agent for 102.9 W4Country.

Toth Team Worldwide Network exceeds client expectations while delivering top performance in the purchase or sale of residential real estate worldwide.  Look for 5 star reviews in selling Okemos and Ann Arbor Area Real Estate.

Chelsea real estate market explained by Toth

CHELSEA REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT SEPTEMBER 2016

Chelsea Real Estate Market is explained by expert Kathy Toth. Let’s take a look at the Chelsea real estate market. There are 5 Chelsea homes pending in the market overall.  This leaves 101 Chelsea homes still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 4.7% (5 divided by 106). So you might be asking yourself, that’s great… but what exactly does it mean? We are glad you asked!

The pending ratio indicates the supply & demand of the Chelsea real estate market. Specifically, a high ratio means that listings are in demand and selling quickly. Alternatively, a low ratio means there are not enough qualified buyers for the existing supply.

Taking a closer look, we notice that the $200K – $300K price range has a relatively large number of contracts pending sale.

Notice that the $200K – $300K price range has a relatively large inventory of properties for sale at 39 listings. The median list price (or asking price) for all properties in this market is $303,495.

Chelsea real estate for sale compared to pending
Chelsea real estate for sale compared to pending
Chelsea real estate for sold
Chelsea real estate sold

A total of 151 homes have closed in the last 6 months.  They have a median sold price of $265,000. Breaking it down, we notice that the $200K – $300K price range contains the highest number of sold listings.

Alternatively, a total of 16 listings have failed to sell in that same period of time. Listings may fail to sell for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time. The $300K – $400K price range has the highest number of off-market listings at 4 properties.

Chelsea real estate median days on market
Chelsea real estate median days on market

You might be wondering why average days on market (DOM) is important. This is a useful measurement because it can help us to determine whether we are in a buyer’s market (indicated by high DOM), or a seller’s market (indicated by low DOM). Active listings (properties for sale) have been on the market for a median time of 46 days.

Analysis of sold properties for the last six months reveals a median sold price of $265,000 and 24 days on market. Notice that property in the $0K – $100K price range has sold quickest over the last six months.

The recent history of sales can be seen in the two charts below. The median sold price for the last 30 days was $243,000 with a DOM of 26 days.

Since the recent DOM is greater than the median DOM for the last 6 months, it is a negative indicator for demand. It is always important to realize that real estate markets can fluctuate due to many factors, including shifting interest rates, the economy, or seasonal changes.

Ratios are simple ways to express the difference between two values such as list price and sold price. In our case, we typically use the list-to-sale ratio to determine the percentage of the final list price that the buyer ultimately paid. It is a very common method to help buyers decide how much to offer on a property.

Analysis of the absorption rate indicates an inventory of 4.0 months supply.  This is based on the last 6 months of sales. This estimate determines how long it would take to sell off the current inventory of properties if all conditions remained the same. This estimate does not take into consideration additional properties that will come onto the Chelsea market in the future.

Chelsea real estate median sold prices off market
Chelsea real estate market median sold prices off market

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DEXTER REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT SEPTEMBER 2016

Let’s take a look at the Dexter real estate market. Currently, there are 21 Dexxter home sales pending in the market overall, leaving 153 Dexter homes still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 12.1% (21 divided by 174). So you might be asking yourself, that’s great… but what exactly does it mean? I’m glad you asked!

The pending ratio indicates the supply & demand of the Dexter Real Estate market. Specifically, a high ratio means that listings are in demand and quickly going to contract. Alternatively, a low ratio means there are not enough qualified buyers for the existing supply.

Taking a closer look, we notice that the $300K – $400K price range has a relatively large number of contracts pending sale.

We also notice that the $300K – $400K price range has a relatively large inventory of properties for sale at 38 listings. The median list price (or asking price) for all properties in this market is $428,985.

Dexter Real Estate homes for sale compare to homes pending
Dexter Real Estate homes for sale compare to homes pending
Dexter Real Estate Number of Homes Sold
Dexter Real Estate homes sold compared to homes expired

A total of 230 contracts has closed in the last 6 months with a median sold price of $318,350. Breaking it down, we notice that the $200K – $300K price range contains the highest number of sold listings.

Alternatively, a total of 13 listings has failed to sell in that same period of time. Listings may fail to sell for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time. The $200K – $300K price range has the highest number of off-market listings at 5 properties.

Dexter Real Estate Median Sold Prices
Dexter Real Estate Median Days on Market DOM

Looking at the chart above.  You might be wondering why average days on market (DOM) is important. Days on market is useful measurement because it can help us to determine if we are in a buyer’s market (indicated by high DOM), or a seller’s market (indicated by low DOM). Active homes (properties for sale) have been on the market for a median time of 78 days.

Analysis of sold Dexter homes for the last six months reveals a median sold price of $318,350.  Homes have been listed  22 days. Notice that property in the $800K – $900K price range have sold quickest over the last six months.

The recent history of Dexter real estate sales can be seen in the two charts below. The median sold price for the last 30 days was $338,326 with a DOM of 30 days.

Since the recent DOM is greater than the median DOM for the last 6 months, it is a negative indicator for demand. Most noteworthy,  real estate markets can fluctuate due to many factors, including shifting interest rates, the economy, or seasonal changes.

Ratios are simple ways to express the difference between two values such as list price and sold price. In our case, we typically use the list-to-sale ratio to determine the percentage of the final list price that the buyer ultimately paid. It is a very common method to help buyers decide how much to offer on a property.

Analysis of the absorption rate indicates an inventory of 4.0 months based on the last 6 months of sales. This estimate is often used to determine how long it would take to sell off the current inventory of properties if all conditions remained the same. It is significant to mention that this estimate does not take into consideration any additional properties that will come onto the market in the future.

Dexter Real Estate Median Sold Prices
Dexter Real Estate Median Sold Prices

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SALINE REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT SEPTEMBER 2016

Saline Real Estate Market Report Unveiled

Let’s take a look at the Saline real estate market. Currently, there are 19 sales pending in the saline real estate market overall, leaving 172 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 9.9% (19 divided by 191). So you might be asking yourself, that’s great… but what exactly does it mean?  We are glad you asked!

The pending ratio indicates the supply & demand of the market. Specifically, a high ratio means that listings are in demand and quickly going to contract. Alternatively, a low ratio means there are not enough qualified buyers for the existing supply.

Taking a closer look, we notice that the $400K – $500K price range has a relatively large number of contracts pending. Most noteworthy is the $400K – $500K price range has a relatively large inventory of properties for sale at 40 listings. Hence, the median list price (or asking price) for all properties in Saline Real Estate market is $415,950.

Saline Real Estate Market number of homes for sale
Saline Real Estate Market
Saline Real Estate Market number of homes SOLD
Saline Real Estate Market number of homes for sale

A total of 235 contracts has closed in the last 6 months with a median sold price of $344,000. Breaking it down, we notice that the $300K – $400K price range contains the highest number of sold Saline homes.

Alternatively, a total of 14 listings has failed to sell in that same period of time. Homes may fail to sell for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time. The $300K – $400K price range has the highest number of off-market listings at 4 properties.

Saline Real Estate Market
Saline Real Estate Market median days

Looking at the chart above, you might be wondering why average days on market (DOM) is important. This is a useful measurement because it can help us to determine whether we are in a buyer’s market (indicated by high DOM), or a seller’s market (indicated by low DOM). Active listings (properties for sale) have been on the market for a median time of 57 days.

Analysis of sold properties for the last six months reveals a median sold price of $344,000 and 15 days on market. Notice that property in the $1.0M – $1.1M price range has sold quickest over the last six months.

The recent history of Saline sales can be seen in the two charts below. The median sold price for the last 30 days was $310,653 with a DOM of 15 days.

Since the recent DOM is greater than the median DOM for the last 6 months, it is a negative indicator for demand. It is always important to realize that real estate markets can fluctuate due to many factors, including shifting interest rates, the economy, or seasonal changes.

Ratios are simple ways to express the difference between two values such as list price and sold price. In our case, we typically use the list-to-sale ratio to determine the percentage of the final list price that the buyer ultimately paid. It is a very common method to help buyers decide how much to offer on a property.

Analysis of the absorption rate indicates an inventory of 4.4 months based on the last 6 months of sales. This estimate is often used to determine how long it would take to sell off the current inventory of properties if all conditions remained the same. It is significant to mention that this estimate does not take into consideration any additional properties that will come onto the market in the future.

Saline Real Estate Market median sold prices
Saline Real Estate Market median
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