If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to sell your San Antonio home, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Although the traditional home-buying season starts in the spring, here are some reasons why listing your home now, rather than waiting, could prove to be a smart decision.

On average, the number of home sales in January drops almost by half from the previous year’s peak. A house that is priced right and staged well will stand out even more with less competition.

Lenders, home inspectors, movers, and other vendors also see a seasonal dip in transactions. This could mean a quicker, easier, and possibly cheaper time to buy, sell, and move.

Even if you’re not ready quite yet, now is a great time to start the conversation with your local real estate agent. He or she can give you pointers on which repairs and preparations to tackle first, and which ones may not be necessary, saving you time and money. Starting now can help you capture the most buyers by busy season. 

 HOME SALE CONTRACTS UP
The good news? The National Association of Realtors said its pending home sales index reached a 19-month peak in November, moving to 100.1 for a 5.9% annual gain. The bad news? The October edition of the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index slipped 1.2% from its September level.^4,5

The San Antonio home market IS moving no matter what media reports say.  We are seeing the homes that are priced “acurately” and look their best, are selling for their asking price or sometimes more.  In essence they create their own market.  Over priced homes are just sitting on the market.

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Less is Difinitely More!

Here are a few tips to make your home more attractive to a potential Buyer:

Reduce Clutter

• Clean out closets, pick up clutter, and pare down what’s inside. That goes for those treasured photos momentos to. The reason? Besides adding a spacious feel to the home, pared-down surroundings can help potential buyers better envision themselves and their family photos in the house.

• Pack away items and special collections usually displayed in cabinets and hutches, and move a few pieces of furniture out of the house. This will help buyers to better see where their furniture might go in the house.

• Don’t forget to keep the house clean every minute it’s on the market. This takes great effort, but the buyer may need to see it in the next five minutes, and you’ll need to be prepared.

Tone Down Your Creativity

• So, you like your house to “say something” about your personality. Well, it’s time to tone it down. Go buy some plain-vanilla paint to cover those red-and-purple walls in your boudoir- it’ll make a difference when you’re trying to sell your home. Many buyers can’t see your Picasso genius (and just can’t get past the splatter-paint wall in the
living room) to visualize colors they’re more comfortable with.

• If you’ve got an Italian fresco on a living room wall that stops people in their tracks, they may lose sight of the rest of the home’s wonderful features. If you’re resistant to do anything about it, ask someone you trust to give you an independent view of your home. Better yet, ask your REALTOR or an appraiser if the house looks cluttered or if any colors are too bright. Some may see bright colors as gaudy. Listen to their answers and take their advice.

By “paring down,” organizing and carefully sorting your possessions, you’re ensuring that your home will appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers. Remember to remove about half of the items stored in closets and cabinets and toss or give away things you don’t use. Not only will de-cluttering and cleaning help to sell your house quickly, you’ll be
ahead of the game when it comes to packing up and moving to your new location

You Will Love This Gorgeous Well Built Home In A Wonderful Area On A Quiet Culdesac! Large Over sized Corner Lot Studded W/ Mature Oaks. Warm & Inviting Entry Opens To Large Family Room W/ Soaring Ceilings & Cozy Fireplace. Updated Gourmet Kitchen Features Pro Gas Stove. Large Master Suite W/ Walkin Closets & Garden Tub. Florida Room! Relax On Your Private Deck Under Shady Oaks. Sparkling Pool,Lush Landscaping. Fresh Paint, New Carpet! A Quick Trip To New HEB Marketplace, Med Center, I-10 or Either Loop!!

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Listing Courtesy of Kevin Cooper, Keller Williams Realty

You Will Love This Gorgeous Well Built Home In A Wonderful Area On A Quiet Culdesac! Large Over sized Corner Lot Studded W/ Mature Oaks. Warm & Inviting Entry Opens To Large Family Room W/ Soaring Ceilings & Cozy Fireplace. Updated Gourmet Kitchen Features Pro Gas Stove. Large Master Suite W/ Walkin Closets & Garden Tub. Florida Room! Relax On Your Private Deck Under Shady Oaks. Sparkling Pool,Lush Landscaping. Fresh Paint, New Carpet! A Quick Trip To New HEB Marketplace, Med Center, I-10 or Either Loop!!

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Listing Courtesy of Kevin Cooper, Keller Williams Realty

MORTGAGE APPS RISE ALMOST 13%
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that home loan demand hit a four-month peak in the week of November 28-December 2. According to Freddie Mac’s latest figures, the average rate on the 15-year FRM was 3.27% last week; interest rates on 30-year FRMs averaged 3.99%.