SHACKLEFORD ISLAND ON THE SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS OF NC

SHACKLEFORD ISLAND ON THE SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS OF NC
WALKING WITH WILD MUSTANGS ON THE CRYSTAL COAST OF NC

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Avoid Seller's Remorse with Your Crystal Coast Home

In local real estate markets across the country, buyer demand has outweighed housing inventory— with the strength of the market almost resting with Crystal Coast home sellers. Now that seller confidence is picking up again and more current homeowners are placing their properties up for sale, seller's remorse looms overhead. It is a great time to sell in North Carolina, but how can you know if it's the right time for you to sell? 

Seller's remorse does not carry the same luxuries as buyer's remorse. There is no getting out of a contract once you decide to sell your home. You need to be absolutely sure you're ready to sell your home. Keep the following tips in mind to avoid getting yourself into a jam during the summer buying season.

Find the Right Pricing Strategy
The right real estate agent will price your home competitively to ensure a quick and successful sale. This is the most important discussion you can have with your agent on selling your Crystal Coast home, so if you experience a disconnect on pricing, the best thing to do is talk through the options or get a second opinion. Perhaps try listing the home higher at first, if there's no activity, you can always reduce. Either way, you need to feel comfortable with the listing price number.

Be Ready to Negotiate 
North Carolina sellers are now in the driver's seat in real estate which means negotiations are in your hands. In an effort to keep the deal together, be ready and willing to negotiate with any buyers who bid on your property. When you have a clear plan for all outcomes, you're more likely to come out of the experience with a sale you feel good about.

In Doubt? Stay Out
Sellers need to plan for the sale of their Coastal Carolina home months in advance. While home selling is picking up in most areas of the country— great news for real estate— you need to be certain you're ready to move. If you have any doubts about your financial situation, hold off on listing the property. Then when you're truly ready to jump in, you're less likely to experience any seller's remorse.


Gena Gilbert


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