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Why You Should Sell Your House Before Spring

January 24, 2016 by Eric Lowry

No Matter What the Groundhog Says… You Should Sell Your House Before Spring!

Despite what the groundhog says, Spring is closer than we think! Many home sellers think that Spring is the best time to put their home on the market. However, selling your home in these next six weeks before Spring hits has several advantages.

Less Competition – With Spring comes a wave of new homes for sale; not to mention new construction homes! All of that might sound good, but if you want to sell your home it means much more competition for you. Right now inventory is very low, which is not enough to satisfy buyer demand. That’s very good for home prices. You’ll be able to sell your home at a higher price and in a shorter amount of time if you sell before Spring hits.

Buyer Demand is Strong – Foot traffic is high which means buyers are still out there looking! They are ready, willing, and able to buy…they just need to find the right home.

The Process Will Be Quicker – With recent changes to lender regulations, it’s taking longer than ever to get from contract to closing. However, there is less overall business done in the winter, so real estate professionals have more time to dedicate to the sale of your home. If you sell your house before Spring, it will likely be a quicker and smoother transaction for you.

Thinking of selling your home? Contact Eric Lowry today at 513-874-1830.
Don’t forget to ask about The Lowry Team’s Sale Guarantee…
We’ll sell your home in 88 days, or we’ll sell it for FREE!

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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How Much Does a Realtor Cost When Buying a House?

January 24, 2016 by Eric Lowry

How much does a Realtor Cost When Buying a House?

Home buyers pretty much always ask the same question when starting their home search: how much does it cost to use a Realtor? The answer might surprise you!

A Realtor’s services are invaluable to you in any real estate transaction, but no one wants to spend more money than they have to on Realtor fees. So good news! All the services of a Realtor and their entire team are free to you as a buyer!

You might be wondering how that is possible. Well, it’s because the buyers agent’s fees are paid for by the seller of whatever home you decide to purchase. So if you were worried about how much using a Realtor to find your dream home was going to cost you, relax. You seriously get all the benefits of working with a Buyers Specialist and their whole team, for free!

Ready to start searching for a house? Contact The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830

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Buying a House in a Sellers Market

January 24, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Buying a House in a Sellers Market

If you’re thinking about buying a house this year, it’s important to be educated about the current real estate market conditions.

There is a 3-4 months inventory of homes for sale on the market right now, which is very low. When inventory levels are between 6-7 months, it is considered a balanced or neutral market. Anything more is considered a buyers market, and anything less than 6 months is considered a sellers market.

What this means is that since there is a low supply, and still a lot of demand, the current real estate market favors home sellers. There is greater competition among buyers which means that homes are selling very quickly. When a new listing comes on the market that interests you, it’s important that you contact your Realtor right away so you can view the home as soon as possible. If you wait a few days to go see it, it likely will have already sold.

This sellers market also means that homes are selling very close to list price. On average, homes in our area are selling at 98% of list price. So if you really love the house and don’t want to lose out to another buyer, you must make a very strong offer. Trying to make a low ball offer in this market is not going to work.

In addition to making a strong offer price, you must also be prepared to provide a pre approval letter with your offer. A pre approval letter strengthens your offer because it shows the seller that you have the financial capability to purchase the home. So it’s imperative you choose the right lender and get pre approved before looking at homes.

Ready to start your home search? Contact The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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How do I choose the right lender?

January 24, 2016 by Eric Lowry

How do I choose the right lender?

When buying a home, the first step is to get pre approved. However, that can be easier said than done. Many home buyers aren’t sure how to pick the right lender for their home mortgage.

Some buyers just go with their bank where they have their checking and savings accounts. However, that’s not always the best choice. There are many reasons to at least speak with a second lender to see how they compare.

Some lenders might be able to save you a lot more money than your bank would. This can be for various reasons; sometimes they can offer a better interest rate on your mortgage, and some lenders will even waive or reduce fees to earn your business.

Most home buyers typically look at homes and write offers in the evenings or on the weekends when they are off work. But guess what, banks aren’t open at those times. It’s nearly impossible to get in touch with a typical bank lender in the evening or over the weekend.

Lenders who work for smaller companies are much easier to get in touch with late in the evening or over the weekend. They don’t set strict hours for themselves from 9-5 and will go the extra mile to make sure you are taken care of.

In this market, when you find a home you love, you have to move fast. The ability for you or your agent to easily get in touch with your lender can mean the difference between you getting or losing your dream home.

The Lowry Team has over 16 years of real estate experience and can confidently recommend a great mortgage lender to help you purchase your dream home. Contact The Lowry Team today to get started. 513-874-1830

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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