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The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven't adjusted to where the market is today. They're not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes.
Here's a quick rundown of the 3 most common missteps sellers are making, and how partnering with an expert agent can help you avoid every single one of them.
1. Pricing the Home Too High
According to a survey by John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM), real estate agents agree the...
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The Secret To Selling? Using a Bend Premier Real Estate Broker To Get Your House Noticed
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.
It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets attention from buyers. That's why it's so important to work with a Bend Premier Real Estate Broker who knows what they're doing.
According to that same report from NAR, here are some of the most common methods real estate agents use to market homes, and how you benefit when your agent uses them eff...
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3 Reasons To Buy a Bend Home Before Spring
Let's face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today's mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, "Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?"
But here's the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean facing more competition, higher prices, and a lot more stress.
What if buying now — before the spring rush — might actually give you the upper hand? Here are three reasons why that just might be the case.
1. Less Competition from Other Buyers
The winter months tend to be quieter in the real estate market. Fewer people are actively looking for homes, which means you'll likely face less competition when you make an offer. This makes the process feel less rushed and l...
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If Your House's Price Is Not Compelling, It's Not Selling
There's one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires.
In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that's one in five — have to reduce their price to get their house sold. And you don't want to be one of them. Here's why starting
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Bend Premier Real Estate | January 2025 Newsletter
What's in the January 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- More Inventory and Moderate Price Increase the Norm in 2024
- Creamy Mushroom Pasta
- Cozy Ideas to Transform Your Living Room This Winter
- Hike Smith Rock for a Winter Challenge
- Get Ready to Sell a Home in 2025