A market in which homes normally sell in no more than six months on the market is considered balanced or neutral, which means a good number of homeowners are selling and buyers are purchasing; therefore, neither has an upper hand. A variable, for instance, like a major company entering, or moving from the area will tip the scale toward homeowners to make a swift market or toward buyers to make a slow market. The typical selling time in a swift market might be 3-5 days, while that of a regular market could take 30 days. However, a slow market may be up to 9 months. Typically, any number below 6 months is considered a seller’s market. The market can fluctuate quickly!
LIVING IN A FISHBOWL
A house on the market requires keeping the home in a constant “show-ready” condition, and changes in day-to-day life are inherent in the process. Sellers get unexpected phone calls at all hours from unrepresented prospects and buyers’ agents to show the home, as well as frequent updates by phone, email, and text and show appointment scheduling messages from the listing agent. They also will likely deal with appointments for repairs and inspections. The house will be photographed for online and brochure presentations. Drone photos will give a buyer a better perspective of the location. There are repeated showings when the home first hits the market. Keep your home in pristine showing condition for impromptu visitors - the perfect prospect might just drop in at dinnertime.
CHILDREN (AND PETS) SHOULD BE UNSEEN, UNHEARD
Children and pets are distractions for potential buyers, affecting their experience of your home. You should plan for your children to be elsewhere, and your pets crated or leashed, and no
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