Market Update: December 2017

By D. Michael Burke

 

Greetings, Neighbors and Happy Holidays!

Well, here we are at the end of the year already! It sure went by fast, but if you did not get an opportunity to list your home for sale in 2017 and you’re thinking about waiting until January 2018, you may want to consider listing now.  Most homeowners believe that listing a home for sale during the holiday season is perhaps the most ineffective thing you can do, but listing during the holidays is actually a pretty good time to list! Here’s why…

We know that buyers are already here in the market and looking right now and buyers looking during the holidays are serious! They have made a commitment to visit open houses and look for the right home during a very busy time - only a serious buyer would do that… and if you’re selling, that can work to your advantage!  Additionally, there is not a lot of competition on the market right now, but come January 2018, we will see a flood of inventory come into the market as we do every year.  Why not avoid the competition in January and list now?  Lastly, your home listed during the holidays gives you an opportunity to really make your home look amazing to prospective buyers with beautiful holiday lights and décor!  Done tastefully, holiday décor can really allow a prospective buyer to picture themselves in the home especially at holiday time!  Holiday smells of baking cookies never hurts either. Of course, keep the smells subtle and pleasing!

For buyers, this is also a really good time to find the home you want.  For the same reasons, sellers are also very serious and motivated during the holidays, making this time a win-win situation for both sides of the transaction. Getting a transaction done during the holidays is indeed a wonderful holiday wish come true for both the seller and buyer!
 If your home is already listed now or you want to list it in December, let our team help you get it sold! If you want to buy the home of your dreams this holiday season, let us make your special holiday wish come true for you!  Here is a handy list of unique sales tools we provide our buying and selling clients. Whether buying or selling, our tools are PROVEN to help you get the most from your transaction!

 
·         We now have a NEW page for absorption rates which is updated monthly!  Visit HERE to check it out!
 
 
·        Detailed Market Analysis – Get active, pending, and all sold properties near your home or within your community within the past six months, as well as average sale price and the average days on market and more right HERE!


·        New Streamlined Communications System – Our client resources and tools now reside on a dedicated server, making your experience faster and more convenient than ever! No other real estate team in Southwest Florida has the technical tools we have dedicated to serve you!


·        Monthly Market Report. Let us present you with the most accurate data about your neighborhood including closed and active home sales.


·        Property Value Calculator.  Not sure what your carrying costs will be? Check out our Property Value Calculator to find out how much carrying costs will impact your selling price.


·        Website Online Chat. Chat with our team in real time to get your questions answered now!


·        Elite Seller Feedback System – Take advantage of my sophisticated and exclusive system that provides valuable feedback from your showings via email, so you know what buyers are thinking. 


·        Interactive Home Illustration - Give buyers what they want to see with professional images and videos of your home!


·        Superior Marketing Plan - Our marketing plan is unlike all others in this market! It will maximize exposure and get top dollar for your home.


·        Updated Easy-to-read eMail Template - You’ll be able to review our messages and quickly access such as our featured listings, market reports, and quick links to various communities and all of our exclusive market tools!


Let us help guide you through current market conditions and assist in making the best decisions for the purchase or sale of your Southwest Florida property!


D. Michael Burke, P.A.                                                                                                         
Keller Williams Elite Realty
26381 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 300
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
239-498-7600
Michael@TeamMBurke.com