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Wendy Fountain
Sellers & Seekers Real Estate Company
839 1st. Ave
Iowa City IA 52245
319-621-3444 Direct
Fax: 319-626-3138

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The Asking Price

The Asking Price
Picture this...

Your house has been on the market for four weeks. There have been a lot of showings but no offers, so you are wondering if you should consider a price reduction. You want to get as much as you can for your home, but more importantly you want it to sell!

This may be the time to have a frank discussion with your real estate agent. While price may be a major factor, it may not be the only consideration. Are you making your house easy for agents to show? Have you completed the necessary maintenance and cleaning so that your property is as appealing as possible? Review with your agent the current market conditions and the prices of other homes in your neighborhood before determining that a price reduction is in order.

Even though your price may be competitive, the marketplace may be telling you that buyers just won't pay what you would like to get. If all indicators point to a price reduction, it is better to do it sooner rather than later.

Wendy Fountain

Sellers & Seekers Real Estate Company

Phone: 319-621-3444

Email:wendy@wendyfountain.com

www.wendyfountain.com

 

A Matter of Timing

A Matter of Timing
Buying real estate can sometimes involve tricky timing. For example, you may have found the perfect house and are thinking about making an offer, but are feeling pressured to make a decision just when you want time to consider the matter. The agent tells you that another party is thinking about making an offer, so you shouldn't hesitate if you really want the house. What should you do? Trust your agent!

It is natural to feel some pressure from even the most easy-going real estate agent--and some uncertainty about making an offer. If you really like a house, there is always the possibility that someone else will share your enthusiasm for it. Whether your local market is active or sluggish, it is sensible to assume that another offer is likely to come in. Perhaps you can afford to "sleep on it", but moving as quickly as possible will minimize the possibility that the house will go to another buyer.

Wendy Fountain

Sellers & Seekers Real Estate Company

Phone: 319-621-3444

Email:wendy@wendyfountain.com

www.wendyfountain.com

 

Wendy Fountain
Sellers & Seekers Real Estate Company
839 1st. Ave
Iowa City IA 52245
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