It’s a buyers market now! Here in the Coachella Valley, like the real estate market pretty much everywhere, except the uber luxury market, is pretty much a buyers market at this point. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Coachella Valley, give local agent (25 years), and resident (more), a call at 760-285-3578.
When I go on a listing appointment now, I really try to impress upon my potential sellers that the market has shifted to a buyers market. If they aren’t quite motivated, and are sort of half in and half out when it comes to really SELLING, I suggest to them that they might want to hang on to their property. Perhaps consider leasing it? Maybe hold and hope that as we approach out season, prices will stabilize or even go up? Really think about how badly you want to sell. If a seller wants to sell, they will.
Get a local, experienced agent first off. Go over ALL the comps. Not just in your community, but the surrounding communities as well. Imagine you are a buyer looking for a property similar to yours that you want to sell, what other areas would you be looking in? Other communities? Really understand ALL the similar homes/properties available to buyers right now. Price your property accordingly, then be open to offers. Do NOT refuse to counter. Buyers are golden, and this is a buyers market. What does it hurt to counter back, no matter if their initial offer is too low. Get over it. Don’t be proud. If you want to sell, list it correctly, get an agent that will WORK your property, and it will sell!
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