How many people have had experiences selling houses? I just hired Sibcy Cline to sell mine, it's a starter home, so I'm hoping with the new tax credit out there it won't take too long.
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How many people have had experiences selling houses? I just hired Sibcy Cline to sell mine, it's a starter home, so I'm hoping with the new tax credit out there it won't take too long.
The company probably doesn't matter much, but make sure the realtor is very familiar with your area.
Also, don't sweat it, no matter how long it takes it will feel 5 times longer. So know that going in.
Yeah, I "know" it's going to take forever, we are waiting until it sells to build a house we really, really like. It seemed like it took forever for them to get the website with the house pics, etc. up, and it's only been since last night. :cool: I've also have one and two year old children, keeping it clean is going to be a challenge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoosier Red
Be prepared for just about anyone to knock on your door and expect a tour at a moments notice.
I sold mine by owner, and the sale was done in a month's time.
Now I'm looking to buy again...tired of throwing money away on renting.
Oh boy, I give up.Quote:
Originally Posted by savafan
For those that have sold recently, how have you found the market? I've heard many sellers were having trouble selling for what they bought the house for recently. Have the new programs helped?
When I sold my house, it was shortly after my divorce, and the birth of my sister's second daughter. She and my brother-in-law needed a bigger house, I had a four bedroom all to myself, so I broke even on it and sold it to them for no profit as a favor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rojo
Sold my starter home last summer for about a 12K profit, but I bought my new house for quite a deal. The seller had to bring about 10K to the table at closing. Found an old listing on line for the house I bought from 2 years ago for 30K more than I paid. I haven't been paying attention to the housing market that closely since then, but I suspect it's not much better now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric_the_Red
Its the "throwing money away part". Sometimes it pays to rent. I'd have thought the last few years would've made that point for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by savafan
I already have a showing tomorrow, 3 days after we put it up. I told my wife, I wonder if realtors fake a showing early on to see what kind of shape you put the house in for a showing.
Depends on where you live. I would never buy a house in SF. It just doesn't make sense. Other places though, if you plan to live someplace for a long time, it's not such a bad idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rojo
When we sold our home in late '07, we had showings within a few days and an offer (which led to the sale) in less than two weeks. We picked a large firm, but marketed it mainly ourselves. If it's priced right, you'll have a good shot.
And yes, there are deals to be had out there. We bought a home a few months ago at a price we'd never have touched a few years ago (about 60% of what the seller originally listed it for).
I'm still skittish. They can't give away land some places:Quote:
Originally Posted by pedro
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mich...l/suburbia-rip
http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/08/real...ion=2008041409
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aMV8_J49diKs
We priced it right, realtor recommended 119,900, we did 117,900. It's in the starter home range, where people can use the new tax credit available to them.Quote:
Originally Posted by GIK
http://sibcycline.com/viewlisting.as...rence-KY-41042
Here it is FWIW.