Top 10 Mistakes Home Sellers Can Avoid

Top 10 Home Seller Mistakes

Trying to sell your home?  Don’t make these top 10 mistakes home sellers can avoid.  Real estate agents know the biggest obstacles facing home sellers and I come across these often.  These mistakes can cost home owners time and money.  Understanding that eliminating as many hurdles as possible will help you sell your home faster and for more money.

Most of the top mistakes, are ultimately in the hands of the seller. Work with your real estate agent to correct or at least to minimize the impact of each of these mistakes, to sell your home.

Here are the top 10 mistakes home sellers can avoid when trying to sell their home.

1. Overpriced Home
Not a big surprise here. This was far and away the most common mistake that sellers make, preventing them from selling their home. Over price your home, and there is a pretty good chance no one is going to want to buy it. A homes value is determined by the market price buyers are willing to pay for a home. Real estate agents do not set the real estate market, buyers do. A good real estate agent will suggest a price to list your home based on comparable recently sold homes. Click here to get a home valuation based on recent market data. http://realestate.bricedavis.com/idx/homevaluation

Overpricing a home to ‘see if you can get someone to bite’ is not a strategy employed by someone really serious about selling. Overpricing a home will lead to missed opportunities with buyers that are serious about buying in the range at which your home should be listed.

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Seller’s Continue to see Gains in Springfield

May Quick Market Report 2016

Springfield’s home seller’s continue to see gains in the local housing market.  May continues the upward trend of 2016 over 2015, the 5th straight month this year showing positive sales gains over 2015.  Home sales continue to out perform last year’s sales numbers according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  The number of sold homes for May 2016 is up over a whopping 21% compared to May 2015. The average Days on Market continues to drop and is down to 76 days, that’s a 10.6% drop over May 2015.

These big gains coupled with the continued rise in sales prices is great news for Springfield’s home sellers.  The continued sellers market has created a shortage of inventory in some parts of the city.  If you have thought about selling your home, now might be the perfect time to do so.

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Christian County Housing Market Is Booming.

Christian County Housing Market April 2016

The April housing sales numbers are in and the Christian County Housing Market is booming.  April continues the positive upward trend from 2015. The number of sold homes and pending home sales are both up double digit percentages over April 2015. This is resulting in a continued rise in sales prices and that is welcome news for home sellers.  The rising sales price coupled with lower days on market have moved Christian county into a Sellers Market.

Home sales in Christian county, MO continue to out perform last year’s sales numbers according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  The number of sold homes for April 2016 is up over 35% compared to April 2015.  That is not a misprint, over 35%.  The average Days on Market continues to drop and is down to 79 days.

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Springfield Has Moved Into A Strong Sellers Market

The rising sales prices coupled with lower days on market indicate Springfield has moved into a strong seller’s market.  April continues the upward trend from 2015, April was the 4th month this year showing positive sales gains over 2015. The number of sold homes and pending home sales are both up double digit percentages over April 2015. This is resulting in a continued rise in sales prices and that is welcome news for home sellers.

Home sales in Springfield, MO continue to out perform last year’s sales numbers according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  The number of sold homes for April 2016 is up over 10% compared to April 2015. The average Days on Market continues to drop and is down to 93 days.

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Springfield Short on Inventory for March 2016

Springfield Quick Housing Market Report March 2016

Inventory Starting to Run Short In Springfield Housing Market.

Continuing the upward trend from the end of 2015, March was the 3rd month this year showing positive sales gains over 2015 numbers. The number of sold homes and pending home sales are outpacing new listings, resulting in a continued rise in sales prices.  The Springfield housing market is starting to experience a shortage of inventory.

Home sales in Springfield, MO continue to out perform last year’s sales numbers according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  The number of sold homes for March 2016 is up over 16% compared to March 2015.

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February 2016 Springfield, MO Housing Market Report

Continuing the upward trend from 2015, February was another great month in the local world of real estate. Jonathan Smoke, chief economist of realtor.com. “Our traffic, searches and listing views exhibited the January ‘pop’ we saw last year, which made for a strong spring. In addition, a large number of prospective buyers have been telling us since the second half of 2015 that they plan to purchase in the spring and summer of 2016.”

Home sales in Springfield, MO continue to out perform last year’s sales numbers according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. The number of sold homes for February 2016 is up over 5% compared to Feb 2015. This indicates there are more able buyers in the market, driving this steady rise in sales prices. Continued low interest rates on home loans and the increased number of buyers will allow the housing market to remain strong in the future.

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21 Cold, Hard, Facts to Sell Your Home

home selling facts

Honesty in Real Estate; the cold, hard truth – today’s topic to sell your home.

Honesty is the best policy which is why I must tell you like it is, if you want to have any chance of success in selling your home read on. This article won’t be for the faint of heart as we’re being brutally honest.

Buyers are looking for a reason to not buy your house.  Don’t give buyers reasons to not buy your house.  Read the following to help you present the best home for potential buyers and sell your home.

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September 2015 Housing Trend in Springfield

September 2015 Housing Report

Sales Trending Upward

The housing trend in Springfield through September 2015, continues the upward sales from previous months. Home sales in Springfield, MO continue to far out perform 2014’s numbers according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  The number of sold homes for Sept 2015 is up over 30% compared to Sept 2014. This indicates an upward housing trend, driving this steady rise in sales prices. Continued low interest rates on home loans and the increased number of buyers will allow the housing market to remain strong in the future.

The number of new listings for the month of Sept is up over 12%, and the number of houses currently under contract is up a whopping 23%.  The average list and sales prices are both up for Sept 2015 over Sept 2014.  This indicates that prices are on the rise, and are all good signs for a strong housing market.  I expect these trends to

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Ironbridge Subdivision – Springfield, MO

About Ironbridge Subdivision

Ironbridge is a semi gated multi-use subdivision in Springfield, MO. This neighborhood was developed by renowned local developer Ron Stenger. The multi-use subdivision features gated housing, non-gated housing, office space, and also an assisted living facility. Ironbridge is conveniently located off of South National and near Cox Regional Medical Center and James River Expressway for easy access to all Springfield has to offer.

This great subdivision is loaded with great amenities including 16 acres of manicured common areas, pool, spa, and wading pool, children’s play area, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, and volleyball courts. There is also a nice covered pavilion in the pool area. Twin Oaks Country Club is also within walking distance with several of the homes backing up to the golf course for amazing views. Twin Oaks Country Club was established in 1955 featuring a championship 18 hole golf course, fine dining, a more casual bar, beach entry heated pool with Olympic swimming lanes and board, and 6 hard court tennis courts.

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Springfield Home Sales Remain Good in July 2015

July 2015 Housing Report
July 2015 Housing Report

July 2015 Springfield, MO Quick Housing Market Report

Springfield home sales remain good through July according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. There are more qualified buyers in the market this year driving this rise in sales prices.  The increased number of buyers coupled with the still low interest rates should allow the housing market to remain strong in the future.  What does this mean for the value of your home?  Visit our Home Valuation page find out.

The number of new listings and the number of houses currently under contract are both up by double digit percentage.  The average list and sales prices are both up for July 2015 over July 2014.  This indicates that prices are on the rise, and are all good signs for a strong housing market.  I expect these trends to continue for through the end of this year.

Year to Date Sales Stats

Sold Listings:  1,935 (up 12.6% over same time period 2014)

Total Active Listings: 4.494 (up 4.8% over same time period 2014)

Average List Price: $175,370 (up 9.1% over same time period 2014)

Average Sold Price: $153,565 (up 6.9% over same time period 2014)

Average Days on Market: 88 (down 15.4% over same time period 2014)

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