The Real Estate market is HOT right now. Homes are selling in a matter of days, sometimes even hours, within hitting the market. Homebuyers are having a hard time finding the right home, before they are under contract. The pressure to compete with other buyers can be very intense. Buying a home can be an emotional process, and the added pressure of losing out on a home you love will only contributes to that pressure. If you’re in the market to buy a home in Santa Clarita, and are looking to beat out your competition, check out these three tips below.
Get Instant Property Alerts
Many real estate websites allow users to save their search criteria and alerts emailed sent to them within minutes of homes coming on the market. This is the best way to stay ahead of other competing buyers. In a Sellers market, every minute counts. It will nearly impossible to find the best home for your needs in a hot market without having instant notifications. Many times, the best sites for this feature are local Realtors’ websites, such as the Mickalson Group.
Hire A Real Estate Professional
Not all agents are created equal. At the Mickalson Group we pride ourselves on insanely good customer service and communication. But what good is communication without the results to go with it? The proof is evidenced by our reviews. We’re creating raving fans with each home sale. Buying and selling a home can be stressful, but we’re here to alleviate any stress and to bring solutions that not only help your real estate goal be more enjoyable, but to also make sure you save the most amount of money. Knowledge is power, and each day we set out to educate the public as to the health of our local real estate market. Whether we’re sending our famous Insider Newsletter, daily blog posts, or weekly video insights…. we’re bringing a wealth of information to our clients so they’re the most well informed home buyers and sellers in the Los Angeles County marketplace.
Make An Aggressive Offer
If you have made a few offers, and been beaten out each time. You may be asking for too much in your offer. When a Listing Agents receives multiple offers, they may sift through which offers are the best for their sellers. Some buyers are even paying thousands of dollars above the listing price. If you want to compete, you have to have a clean and competitive offer. The Mickalson Group can help you structure your offer, so that your offer is the most appealing. Talk with your agent to best understand the current market.
Buying a house in a fast paced market, but it doesnt have to be. With the proper strategy, it can be a smooth and enjoyable process. If you’re looking to buy a home in 2016, contact us here, or give us a call at 661-373-2374 to help you find the next place you call home.
