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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN
SELLING YOUR HOUSE
WINTER 2018
EDITION
A Housing Bubble? Industry Experts Say NO!
THE HOUSING MARKET FORECAST
Don’t Wait! Move Up To The Home You've Always Wanted
Where Are Interest Rates Headed?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Looking For A Luxury Home? Now's The Time To Act!
Home Prices Over The Last Year
Buyer Demand Continues To Outpace Inventory Of Homes For Sale
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE HOUSING MARKET?
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE
5 Reasons To Sell This Winter3
The Role Access Plays In Getting Your House Sold!
How To Get The Most Money From The Sale Of Your Home
14
PICK THE PERFECT PARTNER
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner
The Importance Of Using An Agent When Selling Your Home
Homeowners: Your Home Must Be Sold Twice
5
The Truth About Homeowner Equity
10
The 'Great News' About Rising Prices
17
Two Things You Don’t Need To Hear From Your Listing Agent
Lack Of Listings Slowing Down The Market6
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Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense.
1. Demand Is Strong
The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows
that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country.
These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in the market right now!
More often than not, multiple buyers are competing with each other to buy a home.
Take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market.
2. There Is Less Competition Now
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing
market. This means that, in the majority of the country, there are not enough homes for
sale to satisfy the number of buyers in the market. This is good news for homeowners who
have gained equity as their home values have increased. However, additional inventory
could be coming to the market soon.
Historically, the average number of years a homeowner stayed in their home was six, but
has hovered between nine and ten years since 2011. There is a pent-up desire for many
homeowners to move, as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a
negative equity situation. As home values continue to appreciate, more and more
homeowners will be given the freedom to move.
The choices buyers have will continue to increase. Don’t wait until this other inventory
comes to market before you decide to sell.
5 Reasons To Sell This Winter!
3
3. The Process Will Be Quicker
Today’s competitive environment has forced buyers to do all they can to stand out from the
crowd, including getting pre-approved for their mortgage financing. This makes the entire
selling process much faster and much simpler as buyers know exactly what they can afford
before home shopping. According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Insights Report, the time
to close a loan has dropped to 44 days, after seeing a 12-month high of 48 days in January.
4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move Up
If your next move will be into a premium or luxury home, now is the time to move up! The
inventory of homes for sale at these higher price ranges has forced these markets into a
buyer’s market. This means that if you are planning on selling a starter or trade-up home,
your home will sell quickly AND you’ll be able to find a premium home to call your own!
Prices are projected to appreciate by 4.7% over the next year according to CoreLogic.
If you are moving to a higher-priced home, it will wind up costing you more in raw
dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait.
5. It’s Time to Move on With Your Life
Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is
worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more
important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on
with your life the way you think you should?
Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take control of
the situation by putting your home on the market. Perhaps the time has come for you and
your family to move on and start living the life you desire.
That is what is truly important.
4
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market
demand. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate
practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions”
for their Realtors Confidence Index.
Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between Seller Traffic (supply)
and Buyer Traffic (demand).
Buyer Demand
The map on the right was
created after asking the
question:
“How would you rate buyer
traffic in your area?”
The darker the blue, the more
buyers are looking for homes in
that area. Only 3 states came
in with a weak demand level.
Seller Supply
The Index also asked:
“How would you rate seller
traffic in your area?”
As you can see from the map on
the left, a good portion of the
country has weak seller traffic,
meaning there are far fewer
homes on the market than what
is needed to satisfy the buyers
who are out looking for their
dream homes.
Bottom Line
Looking at the maps above, it is not hard to see why prices are appreciating in many
areas of the country. Until the supply of homes for sale starts to meet the buyer
demand, prices will continue to increase.
Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace
Inventory of Homes For Sale
5
In their Housing Industry Stock Outlook for October 2017, NASDAQ shared some important
data about the current shortage of housing inventory available in both existing homes and
new construction.
Regarding Existing Home Inventory:
“Existing home sales declined to a one-year low in August, per the latest report from
the National Association of Realtors or NAHB. Existing-home sales slipped 1.7% last
month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million. This marks the fourth
decline in five months, bringing the annual rate to the lowest level in 12 months.”
Regarding New Home Inventory:
“Housing starts came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.18 million last
month. This is 0.8% down from a revised July estimate of 1.19 million. Nevertheless,
August construction starts were 1.4% higher year over year. Single-family starts were
even stronger, growing 17.1% from a year earlier.”
In other words, total housing inventory declined 10.4% year-over-year to 1.80 million, marking
the 27th consecutive month of declines. That’s only a 3.9-month supply, well below the 6
months needed to sustain a normal housing market!
Bottom Line
The biggest challenge in today’s market is getting current homeowners and builders to realize
the opportunity they have to maximize profit by selling and/or building NOW!
Lack Of Listings Slowing Down The Market
6
Every quarter, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reports on the year-over-year
changes in home prices. Below, you will see that prices are up year-over-year in every
region.
Looking at the breakdown by state, you can see that each state is appreciating at a
different rate. This is important to know if you are planning on relocating to a different
area of the country. Waiting to move may end up costing you more!
Home Prices Over The Last Year
7	
Year-over-Year Prices Regionally
Year-over-Year Prices By State
A recent article from a reputable news source was titled: Here’s why some homeowners still
can’t sell. In the opening bullets of the article, the author claimed, “Negative equity is one of
the main reasons why there are so few homes for sale.” The article then goes on to soften that
stance but we want to bring better clarity to the equity situation.
The latest Equity Report from CoreLogic (which was quoted in the article) revealed that over
80% of all homes now have “significant equity,” which means the home has over 20% equity. That
level of equity allows the homeowner to sell their home if they so desire. (There was no
reference to significant equity in the article.)
If eight out of ten homeowners now have significant equity in their homes, it is hard to make
the claim that lack of equity is “one of the main reasons why there are so few homes for sale.”
Here is a map showing the percentage of homes in each state which currently have significant
equity:
The Truth About Homeowner Equity
Bottom Line
If you are one of many homeowners who is debating selling your home and are wondering how
much equity you have accumulated, let’s get together to determine if now is the time to list.
Insufficient	Data	
<	64.9%	
65.0%	to	69.9%	
70.0%	to	74.9%	
75%	to	79.9%	
80.0%	>	
8	
NH	(78.5%)	
MA	(85.3%)	
RI	(77.7%)	
CT	(73.2%)	
NJ	(73.9%)	
DE	(70.6%)	
MD	(68.0%)	
DC	(84.8%)	
IL	 IN	
LA	
MS	
SD	
WV	
WY	
VT	 ME	
89.8%
UT	
72.8%
AZ	
92.3%
TX	
76.1%
OK	
69.1%
AR	
84.4%
ID	
87.2%
CA	
71.7%
NV	
91.1%
OR	
91.6%
WA	
76.2%
NM	
91.6%
HI	
76.8%
AK	
86.4%
KS	
86.4%
IA	
81.2%
MO	
81.8%
NE	
87.9%
MT	 83.8%
MN	
78.2%
WI	
76.9% 80.3%
AL 	GA	
72.2% 87.0%
80.1%
KY	
82.1% TN	
74.1%
OH	
80.1%
MI	
80.8%
PA	
85.9%
NY	
79.9%
SC	
71.8%
VA	
80.6%
NC	
75.2%
FL	
84.3%
ND	
89.6%
CO	
UNITED STATES
81.1%
If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a
great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed
that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control.
The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase
these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are often staying on the
market longer which can eventually lead to a price change.
Those who have a starter or trade-up home to sell will find buyers competing, and often
entering bidding wars, to be able to call your house their new home.
The sale of your starter or trade-up house will aid in coming up with a larger down payment for
your new luxury home. Even a 5% down payment on a million-dollar home is $50,000.
But not all who are buying luxury properties have a home to sell first.
In a Washington Post article, Daryl Judy, an associate broker with Washington Fine Properties,
gave some insight into what many millennials are choosing to do:
“Some high-earning millennials save money until they are in their early 30s to buy a place
and just skip over that starter-home phase. They’ll stay in an apartment until they can
afford to pay for the place they want.”
Bottom Line
The best time to sell anything is when demand is high and supply is low. If you are currently in
a starter or trade-up house that no longer fits your needs and you are looking to step into a
luxury home, now’s the time to list your house for sale and make your dreams come true.
Looking For A Luxury Home? Now’s The Time To Act!
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With residential home prices continuing to appreciate at levels above historic norms, some
are questioning if we are heading toward another housing bubble (and subsequent burst) like
the one we experienced in 2006-2008.
Recently, five housing experts weighed in on the question.
Rick Sharga, Executive VP at Ten-X:
“We’re definitely not in a bubble. We have a handful of markets that are frothy and
probably have hit an affordability wall of sorts but…while prices nominally have
surpassed the 2006 peak, we’re not talking about 2006 dollars.”
Christopher Thornberg, Partner at Beacon Economics:
“There is no direct or indirect sign of any kind of bubble. Steady as she goes. Prices
continue to rise. Sales roughly flat.…Overall this market is in an almost boring place.”
Bill McBride, Calculated Risk:
“I wouldn’t call house prices a bubble. So prices may be a little overvalued, but
there is little speculation and I don’t expect house prices to decline nationally
like during the bust.”
David M. Blitzer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P:
“Housing is not repeating the bubble period of 2000-2006…price increases vary unlike
the earlier period when rising prices were almost universal; the number of homes
sold annually is 20% less today than in the earlier period and the months’ supply is
declining, not surging.”
Bing Bai & Edward Golding, Urban Institute:
“We are not in a bubble and nowhere near the situation preceding the 2008 housing
crisis. Despite recent increases, house prices remain affordable by historical standards,
suggesting that home prices are tracking a broader economic expansion.”
A Housing Bubble?
Industry Experts Say NO!
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Insufficient	Data	
≤	$3K	
$4K	to	$7K	
$8K	to	$14K	
≥	$15K	
NH	($14K)	
MA	 ($24K)	
RI	($16K)	
CT	($2K)	
NJ	($6K)	
DE	($0K)	
MD	($8K)	
DC	($16K)	
LA	
MS	
SD	
WV	
WY	
VT	 ME	
$27K
UT	
$12K
AZ	
$11K
TX	
$5K
OK	
$5K
AR	
$16K
ID	
$30K
CA	
$17K
NV	
$21K
OR	
$40K
WA	
$5K
NM	
$12K
GA	
$-1K
AK	
$9K
KS	
$4K
IA	
$7K
MO	
$7K
NE	
$6K
MT	 $11K
MN	
$6K
IL	
$8K
WI	
$5K
AL	
$7K
IN	
$7K
KY	
$11K TN	
$6K
OH	
$8K
MI	
$5K
PA	
$10K
NY	
$9K
SC	
$7K
VA	
$7K
NC	
$14K
FL	
$2K
ND	
$22K
CO	
UNITED STATES
$13K
Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too
quickly. In some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep up with
the number of buyers out looking for a home, which has caused prices to rise.
The great news about rising prices, however, is that according to CoreLogic’s latest Equity
Report, the average American household gained over $13,000 in equity over the course of
the last year, largely due to home value increases.
The map below was created from CoreLogic’s report and shows the average equity
gain per mortgaged home over the past year.
For those who are worried that we are doomed to repeat 2006 all over again, it is
important to note that homeowners are investing their new found equity in their homes
and themselves, not in depreciating assets.
The added equity is helping families put their children through college and even invest in
starting small businesses, allowing them to pay off their mortgages sooner or move up to
the homes that will better suit their needs now.
Bottom Line
CoreLogic predicts that home prices will appreciate by another 4.7% by this time next year.
If you are a homeowner looking to take advantage of your home equity by moving up to
your dream home, let's discuss your options!
The 'Great News' About Rising Prices
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$34K
HI
According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year
fixed rate mortgage have hovered around 4% all year and are still near record lows.
The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly
housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power.
Purchasing power, simply put, is the amount of home you can afford to buy for the budget you
have available to spend. As rates increase, the price of the house you can afford will decrease if
you plan to stay within a certain monthly housing budget.
The chart to the right
shows the impact rising
interest rates would
have if you planned
to purchase a home
within the national
median price range, and
planned to keep your
principal and interest
payments between
$1,850-$1,900
a month.
With each quarter of
a percent increase in
interest rate, the
value of the home
you can afford
decreases by 2.5% (in
this example,
$10,000). Experts predict
that mortgage rates will
be closer to 5% by this
time next year.
Don’t Wait! Move Up To The
Home You've Always Wanted
Act now to get the most house for your hard-earned money.
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If you are considering moving up to your dream home, it may be better to do it sooner rather
than later. The two components of your monthly mortgage payment (home prices & interest
rates) are both projected to increase as the year moves forward, and interest rates may
increase rather dramatically. Here are some predictions as to where rates will be later this year.
Michael Fratantoni, Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association:
“The MBA believes that mortgage rates will rise to 4.6% next year, then above 5% in
2019 and 2020.”
Realtor.com:
“Mortgage rates will average 4.6% throughout the year, and reach 5% by the end
of 2018.”
Paul Ashworth, Chief Economist of Capital Economics:
“Overall, Fed officials re-affirmed…that they anticipate raising interest rates three
times in 2018… but…still anticipate that a slightly faster than expected rebound in
core inflation will mean we eventually see four rate hikes in 2018.”
Bottom Line
If you are feeling good about your family’s economic future and are considering making a
move to the home of your dreams, doing it sooner rather than later makes the most sense.
Where Are Interest Rates Headed?
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So you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you
with the entire process and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide
to potential buyers.
There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by
Condition, Financing and Price. There are many levels of access that you could provide to
your agent to be able to show your home.
Here are five levels of access that you could provide to a buyer with a brief description:
•  Lockbox on the Door – This allows buyers the ability to see the home as soon as they are
aware of the listing, or at their convenience.
•  Providing a Key to the Home – Although the buyer’s agent may need to stop by an
office to pick up the key, there is little delay in being able to show the home.
•  Open Access with a Phone Call – The seller allows showing with just a phone call’s notice.
•  By Appointment Only (example: 48 Hour Notice) – Many out-of-town/state buyers and
relocation buyers visit an area they would like to move to and only have the weekend to
view homes. They may not be able to plan that far in advance, or may be unable to wait
the 48 hours to be shown the house.
•  Limited Access (example: the home is only available on Mondays or Tuesdays at 2 pm
or for only a couple of hours a day) – This is the most difficult way to be able to show
your house to potential buyers.
In a competitive marketplace, access can make or break your ability to get the price you are
looking for, or even sell your house at all.
The Role Access Plays In Getting Your House Sold!
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Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling
their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house?
Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible.
1. Price it a LITTLE LOW
This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many
homeowners think that pricing their home a little OVER market value will leave them
room for negotiation. In actuality, this just dramatically lessens the demand for your
house (see chart below).
How To Get The Most Money
From The Sale Of Your Home
15
Instead of the seller trying to ‘win’ the negotiation with one buyer, they should price it so that
demand for the home is maximized. In doing this, the seller will not be fighting with a buyer
over the price, but instead will have multiple buyers fighting with each other over the house.
Realtor.com recently gave this advice:
“Aim to price your property at or just slightly below the going rate. Today’s buyers
are highly informed, so if they sense they’re getting a deal, they’re likely to bid up
a property that’s slightly underpriced, especially in areas with low inventory.”
2. Use a Real Estate Professional
This, too, may seem counterintuitive. The seller may think they would make more money if
they didn’t have to pay a real estate commission. With this being said, studies have shown
that homes typically sell for more money when handled by a real estate professional.
A new study by Collateral Analytics reveals that FSBOs don’t actually save any money, and in
some cases may be costing themselves more, by not listing with an agent.
In the study, they analyzed home sales in a variety of markets in 2016 and the first half of
2017. The data showed that:
“FSBOs tend to sell for lower prices than comparable home sales, and in many cases
below the average differential represented by the prevailing commission rate.”
The results of the study showed that the differential in selling prices for FSBOs when
compared to MLS sales of similar properties is about 5.5%. Sales in 2017 suggest the average
price was near 6% lower for FSBO sales of similar properties.
Bottom Line
Price your house at or slightly below the current market value and hire a professional.
That will guarantee you maximize the price you get for your house.
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When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the
least amount of hassles. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is to
actually get the home sold.
In order to accomplish all three goals, a seller should realize the importance of using a real
estate professional. We realize that technology has changed the purchaser’s behavior during the
home buying process. According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Profile of Home
Buyers & Sellers, the percentage of buyers who used the internet in their home search increased
to 95%.
However, the report also revealed that 95% of buyers that used the internet when searching for a
home purchased their home through either a real estate agent/broker or from a builder or
builder’s agent. Only 2% purchased their home directly from a seller whom the buyer didn’t know.
Buyers search for a home online, but then depend on an agent to find the home they will buy (52%),
to negotiate the terms of the sale (47%) and price (38%), or to help understand the process (60%).
The plethora of information now available has resulted in an increase in the percentage of buyers
that reach out to real estate professionals to “connect the dots.” This is obvious as the percentage
of overall buyers who used an agent to buy their home has steadily increased from 69% in 2001.
Bottom Line
If you are thinking of selling your home, don’t underestimate the role that a real estate
professional can play in the process.
The Importance Of Using An Agent When
Selling Your Home
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Bottom Line
Every house on the market has to be sold twice; once to a prospective buyer and then to
the bank (through the bank’s appraisal). With escalating prices, the second sale might be
even more difficult than the first. If you are planning on entering the housing market this
year, let’s get together to discuss this and any other obstacle that may arise.
Homeowners: Your Home Must Be Sold Twice
In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values
are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by
another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the
bank appraisal.
If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales
(similar houses in the neighborhood that recently closed) to defend the selling price when
performing the appraisal for the bank.
Every month in their Home Price Perception Index (HPPI), Quicken Loans measures the
disparity between what a homeowner who is seeking to refinance their home believes
their house is worth, and an appraiser’s evaluation of that same home.
Bill Banfield, Executive VP of Capital Markets at Quicken Loans, urges anyone looking to
buy or sell in today’s market to remember the impact of this challenge:
“While a 1 or 2 percent difference in home value opinions may not seem like a lot,
it could be enough to derail a mortgage.
A homeowner [or a buyer] could be forced to bring more cash to closing in order to make
a mortgage work if the appraisal is lower than expected. On the other hand, if an
appraisal comes in higher, they could be surprised with more equity than they had
planned. Either way, if owners are aware of their local markets it will lead to smoother
mortgage transactions.”
The chart below illustrates the changes in home price estimates over the last 12 months.
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Appraiser Home Value Opinions Compared to Homeowner Estimates
You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help
you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to:
•  Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your family owns (your home)
•  Set the time schedule for the successful liquidation of that asset
•  Set the fee for the services required to liquidate that asset
An agent must be concerned first and foremost with you and your family in order to garner
that degree of trust. Make sure this is the case.
Be careful if the agent you are interviewing begins the interview by:
•  Bragging about their success
•  Bragging about their company’s success
An agent’s success and the success of their company can be important considerations when
deciding on the right real estate professional to represent you in the sale of your house. However,
you first need to know that they care about what you need and what you expect from the sale. If
the agent is not interested in first establishing your needs, how successful they may seem is much
less important.
Look for someone with the ‘heart of a teacher’ who comes in prepared to explain the current real
estate market to you, and is patient enough to take the time to show you how it may impact the
sale of your home; not someone only interested in trying to sell you on how great they are.
You have many agents from which to choose. Pick someone who truly cares.
Two Things You Don’t Need To Hear From Your Listing Agent
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In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider
trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). There
are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers.
Here are the top five reasons:
1. Exposure to Prospective Purchasers
Recent studies have shown that 95% of buyers search online for a home. That is in comparison to
only 17% looking at print newspaper ads. Most real estate agents have an internet strategy to
promote the sale of your home. Do you?
2. Results Come from the Internet
Where did buyers find the home they actually purchased?
•  49% on the internet
•  31% from a Real Estate Agent
•  7% from a yard sign
•  1% from newspapers
The days of selling your house by just putting up a sign and putting it in the paper are long
gone. Having a strong internet strategy is crucial.
3. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate With
Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate if you decide
to For Sale By Owner:
•  The buyer who wants the best deal possible
•  The buyer’s agent who solely represents the best interest of the buyer
•  The buyer’s attorney (in some parts of the country)
•  The home inspection companies, which work for the buyer and will almost always find
some problems with the house
•  The appraiser if there is a question of value
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner
20
4. FSBOing Has Become More and More Difficult
The paperwork involved in selling and buying a home has increased dramatically as industry
disclosures and regulations have become mandatory. This is one of the reasons that the
percentage of people FSBOing has dropped from 19% to 8% over the last 20+ years.
5. You Net More Money When Using an Agent
Many homeowners believe that they will save the real estate commission by selling on their
own. Realize that the main reason buyers look at FSBOs is because they also believe they can
save the real estate agent’s commission. The seller and buyer can’t both save the commission.
A new study by Collateral Analytics revealed that FSBOs don’t actually save anything, and in some
cases, may be costing themselves more, by not listing with an agent. One of the main reasons for
the price difference at the time of sale is:
“Properties listed with a broker that is a member of the local MLS will be listed online with all
other participating broker websites, marketing the home to a much larger buyer population. And
those MLS properties generally offer compensation to agents who represent buyers, incentivizing
them to show and sell the property and again potentially enlarging the buyer pool.”
If more buyers see a home, the greater the chances are that there could be a bidding war for the
property. The study showed that the difference in price between comparable homes of size and
location is currently at an average of 6% this year.
Why would you choose to list on your own and manage the entire transaction when you can
hire an agent and not have to pay anything more?
Bottom Line
Before you decide to take on the challenges of selling your house on your own, let’s get
together and discuss your needs.
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CONTACT ME TO TALK MORE
I’m sure you have questions and concerns…
I would love to talk with you more about what you read here, and help you on the path to
selling your house. My contact information is below. I look forward to hearing from you…
Equal	Housing	Opportunity	
Anthony D’Alicandro
Dwell Real Estate
anthonydalicandro@gmail.com
dwellsouthjersey.com
(609) 391-1009
https://www.facebook.com/dwellsouthjersey/

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Top reasons to sell your home this winter

  • 1. THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE WINTER 2018 EDITION
  • 2. A Housing Bubble? Industry Experts Say NO! THE HOUSING MARKET FORECAST Don’t Wait! Move Up To The Home You've Always Wanted Where Are Interest Rates Headed? TABLE OF CONTENTS Looking For A Luxury Home? Now's The Time To Act! Home Prices Over The Last Year Buyer Demand Continues To Outpace Inventory Of Homes For Sale WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE HOUSING MARKET? WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE 5 Reasons To Sell This Winter3 The Role Access Plays In Getting Your House Sold! How To Get The Most Money From The Sale Of Your Home 14 PICK THE PERFECT PARTNER 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner The Importance Of Using An Agent When Selling Your Home Homeowners: Your Home Must Be Sold Twice 5 The Truth About Homeowner Equity 10 The 'Great News' About Rising Prices 17 Two Things You Don’t Need To Hear From Your Listing Agent Lack Of Listings Slowing Down The Market6 7 8 9 12 13 11 15 19 20 18
  • 3. Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! More often than not, multiple buyers are competing with each other to buy a home. Take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market. 2. There Is Less Competition Now Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing market. This means that, in the majority of the country, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in the market. This is good news for homeowners who have gained equity as their home values have increased. However, additional inventory could be coming to the market soon. Historically, the average number of years a homeowner stayed in their home was six, but has hovered between nine and ten years since 2011. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move, as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. As home values continue to appreciate, more and more homeowners will be given the freedom to move. The choices buyers have will continue to increase. Don’t wait until this other inventory comes to market before you decide to sell. 5 Reasons To Sell This Winter! 3
  • 4. 3. The Process Will Be Quicker Today’s competitive environment has forced buyers to do all they can to stand out from the crowd, including getting pre-approved for their mortgage financing. This makes the entire selling process much faster and much simpler as buyers know exactly what they can afford before home shopping. According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Insights Report, the time to close a loan has dropped to 44 days, after seeing a 12-month high of 48 days in January. 4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move Up If your next move will be into a premium or luxury home, now is the time to move up! The inventory of homes for sale at these higher price ranges has forced these markets into a buyer’s market. This means that if you are planning on selling a starter or trade-up home, your home will sell quickly AND you’ll be able to find a premium home to call your own! Prices are projected to appreciate by 4.7% over the next year according to CoreLogic. If you are moving to a higher-priced home, it will wind up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. 5. It’s Time to Move on With Your Life Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take control of the situation by putting your home on the market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. 4
  • 5. The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their Realtors Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between Seller Traffic (supply) and Buyer Traffic (demand). Buyer Demand The map on the right was created after asking the question: “How would you rate buyer traffic in your area?” The darker the blue, the more buyers are looking for homes in that area. Only 3 states came in with a weak demand level. Seller Supply The Index also asked: “How would you rate seller traffic in your area?” As you can see from the map on the left, a good portion of the country has weak seller traffic, meaning there are far fewer homes on the market than what is needed to satisfy the buyers who are out looking for their dream homes. Bottom Line Looking at the maps above, it is not hard to see why prices are appreciating in many areas of the country. Until the supply of homes for sale starts to meet the buyer demand, prices will continue to increase. Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace Inventory of Homes For Sale 5
  • 6. In their Housing Industry Stock Outlook for October 2017, NASDAQ shared some important data about the current shortage of housing inventory available in both existing homes and new construction. Regarding Existing Home Inventory: “Existing home sales declined to a one-year low in August, per the latest report from the National Association of Realtors or NAHB. Existing-home sales slipped 1.7% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million. This marks the fourth decline in five months, bringing the annual rate to the lowest level in 12 months.” Regarding New Home Inventory: “Housing starts came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.18 million last month. This is 0.8% down from a revised July estimate of 1.19 million. Nevertheless, August construction starts were 1.4% higher year over year. Single-family starts were even stronger, growing 17.1% from a year earlier.” In other words, total housing inventory declined 10.4% year-over-year to 1.80 million, marking the 27th consecutive month of declines. That’s only a 3.9-month supply, well below the 6 months needed to sustain a normal housing market! Bottom Line The biggest challenge in today’s market is getting current homeowners and builders to realize the opportunity they have to maximize profit by selling and/or building NOW! Lack Of Listings Slowing Down The Market 6
  • 7. Every quarter, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reports on the year-over-year changes in home prices. Below, you will see that prices are up year-over-year in every region. Looking at the breakdown by state, you can see that each state is appreciating at a different rate. This is important to know if you are planning on relocating to a different area of the country. Waiting to move may end up costing you more! Home Prices Over The Last Year 7 Year-over-Year Prices Regionally Year-over-Year Prices By State
  • 8. A recent article from a reputable news source was titled: Here’s why some homeowners still can’t sell. In the opening bullets of the article, the author claimed, “Negative equity is one of the main reasons why there are so few homes for sale.” The article then goes on to soften that stance but we want to bring better clarity to the equity situation. The latest Equity Report from CoreLogic (which was quoted in the article) revealed that over 80% of all homes now have “significant equity,” which means the home has over 20% equity. That level of equity allows the homeowner to sell their home if they so desire. (There was no reference to significant equity in the article.) If eight out of ten homeowners now have significant equity in their homes, it is hard to make the claim that lack of equity is “one of the main reasons why there are so few homes for sale.” Here is a map showing the percentage of homes in each state which currently have significant equity: The Truth About Homeowner Equity Bottom Line If you are one of many homeowners who is debating selling your home and are wondering how much equity you have accumulated, let’s get together to determine if now is the time to list. Insufficient Data < 64.9% 65.0% to 69.9% 70.0% to 74.9% 75% to 79.9% 80.0% > 8 NH (78.5%) MA (85.3%) RI (77.7%) CT (73.2%) NJ (73.9%) DE (70.6%) MD (68.0%) DC (84.8%) IL IN LA MS SD WV WY VT ME 89.8% UT 72.8% AZ 92.3% TX 76.1% OK 69.1% AR 84.4% ID 87.2% CA 71.7% NV 91.1% OR 91.6% WA 76.2% NM 91.6% HI 76.8% AK 86.4% KS 86.4% IA 81.2% MO 81.8% NE 87.9% MT 83.8% MN 78.2% WI 76.9% 80.3% AL GA 72.2% 87.0% 80.1% KY 82.1% TN 74.1% OH 80.1% MI 80.8% PA 85.9% NY 79.9% SC 71.8% VA 80.6% NC 75.2% FL 84.3% ND 89.6% CO UNITED STATES 81.1%
  • 9. If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control. The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are often staying on the market longer which can eventually lead to a price change. Those who have a starter or trade-up home to sell will find buyers competing, and often entering bidding wars, to be able to call your house their new home. The sale of your starter or trade-up house will aid in coming up with a larger down payment for your new luxury home. Even a 5% down payment on a million-dollar home is $50,000. But not all who are buying luxury properties have a home to sell first. In a Washington Post article, Daryl Judy, an associate broker with Washington Fine Properties, gave some insight into what many millennials are choosing to do: “Some high-earning millennials save money until they are in their early 30s to buy a place and just skip over that starter-home phase. They’ll stay in an apartment until they can afford to pay for the place they want.” Bottom Line The best time to sell anything is when demand is high and supply is low. If you are currently in a starter or trade-up house that no longer fits your needs and you are looking to step into a luxury home, now’s the time to list your house for sale and make your dreams come true. Looking For A Luxury Home? Now’s The Time To Act! 9
  • 10. With residential home prices continuing to appreciate at levels above historic norms, some are questioning if we are heading toward another housing bubble (and subsequent burst) like the one we experienced in 2006-2008. Recently, five housing experts weighed in on the question. Rick Sharga, Executive VP at Ten-X: “We’re definitely not in a bubble. We have a handful of markets that are frothy and probably have hit an affordability wall of sorts but…while prices nominally have surpassed the 2006 peak, we’re not talking about 2006 dollars.” Christopher Thornberg, Partner at Beacon Economics: “There is no direct or indirect sign of any kind of bubble. Steady as she goes. Prices continue to rise. Sales roughly flat.…Overall this market is in an almost boring place.” Bill McBride, Calculated Risk: “I wouldn’t call house prices a bubble. So prices may be a little overvalued, but there is little speculation and I don’t expect house prices to decline nationally like during the bust.” David M. Blitzer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P: “Housing is not repeating the bubble period of 2000-2006…price increases vary unlike the earlier period when rising prices were almost universal; the number of homes sold annually is 20% less today than in the earlier period and the months’ supply is declining, not surging.” Bing Bai & Edward Golding, Urban Institute: “We are not in a bubble and nowhere near the situation preceding the 2008 housing crisis. Despite recent increases, house prices remain affordable by historical standards, suggesting that home prices are tracking a broader economic expansion.” A Housing Bubble? Industry Experts Say NO! 10
  • 11. Insufficient Data ≤ $3K $4K to $7K $8K to $14K ≥ $15K NH ($14K) MA ($24K) RI ($16K) CT ($2K) NJ ($6K) DE ($0K) MD ($8K) DC ($16K) LA MS SD WV WY VT ME $27K UT $12K AZ $11K TX $5K OK $5K AR $16K ID $30K CA $17K NV $21K OR $40K WA $5K NM $12K GA $-1K AK $9K KS $4K IA $7K MO $7K NE $6K MT $11K MN $6K IL $8K WI $5K AL $7K IN $7K KY $11K TN $6K OH $8K MI $5K PA $10K NY $9K SC $7K VA $7K NC $14K FL $2K ND $22K CO UNITED STATES $13K Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. In some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep up with the number of buyers out looking for a home, which has caused prices to rise. The great news about rising prices, however, is that according to CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report, the average American household gained over $13,000 in equity over the course of the last year, largely due to home value increases. The map below was created from CoreLogic’s report and shows the average equity gain per mortgaged home over the past year. For those who are worried that we are doomed to repeat 2006 all over again, it is important to note that homeowners are investing their new found equity in their homes and themselves, not in depreciating assets. The added equity is helping families put their children through college and even invest in starting small businesses, allowing them to pay off their mortgages sooner or move up to the homes that will better suit their needs now. Bottom Line CoreLogic predicts that home prices will appreciate by another 4.7% by this time next year. If you are a homeowner looking to take advantage of your home equity by moving up to your dream home, let's discuss your options! The 'Great News' About Rising Prices 11 $34K HI
  • 12. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have hovered around 4% all year and are still near record lows. The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power. Purchasing power, simply put, is the amount of home you can afford to buy for the budget you have available to spend. As rates increase, the price of the house you can afford will decrease if you plan to stay within a certain monthly housing budget. The chart to the right shows the impact rising interest rates would have if you planned to purchase a home within the national median price range, and planned to keep your principal and interest payments between $1,850-$1,900 a month. With each quarter of a percent increase in interest rate, the value of the home you can afford decreases by 2.5% (in this example, $10,000). Experts predict that mortgage rates will be closer to 5% by this time next year. Don’t Wait! Move Up To The Home You've Always Wanted Act now to get the most house for your hard-earned money. 12
  • 13. If you are considering moving up to your dream home, it may be better to do it sooner rather than later. The two components of your monthly mortgage payment (home prices & interest rates) are both projected to increase as the year moves forward, and interest rates may increase rather dramatically. Here are some predictions as to where rates will be later this year. Michael Fratantoni, Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association: “The MBA believes that mortgage rates will rise to 4.6% next year, then above 5% in 2019 and 2020.” Realtor.com: “Mortgage rates will average 4.6% throughout the year, and reach 5% by the end of 2018.” Paul Ashworth, Chief Economist of Capital Economics: “Overall, Fed officials re-affirmed…that they anticipate raising interest rates three times in 2018… but…still anticipate that a slightly faster than expected rebound in core inflation will mean we eventually see four rate hikes in 2018.” Bottom Line If you are feeling good about your family’s economic future and are considering making a move to the home of your dreams, doing it sooner rather than later makes the most sense. Where Are Interest Rates Headed? 13
  • 14. So you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Condition, Financing and Price. There are many levels of access that you could provide to your agent to be able to show your home. Here are five levels of access that you could provide to a buyer with a brief description: •  Lockbox on the Door – This allows buyers the ability to see the home as soon as they are aware of the listing, or at their convenience. •  Providing a Key to the Home – Although the buyer’s agent may need to stop by an office to pick up the key, there is little delay in being able to show the home. •  Open Access with a Phone Call – The seller allows showing with just a phone call’s notice. •  By Appointment Only (example: 48 Hour Notice) – Many out-of-town/state buyers and relocation buyers visit an area they would like to move to and only have the weekend to view homes. They may not be able to plan that far in advance, or may be unable to wait the 48 hours to be shown the house. •  Limited Access (example: the home is only available on Mondays or Tuesdays at 2 pm or for only a couple of hours a day) – This is the most difficult way to be able to show your house to potential buyers. In a competitive marketplace, access can make or break your ability to get the price you are looking for, or even sell your house at all. The Role Access Plays In Getting Your House Sold! 14
  • 15. Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that pricing their home a little OVER market value will leave them room for negotiation. In actuality, this just dramatically lessens the demand for your house (see chart below). How To Get The Most Money From The Sale Of Your Home 15
  • 16. Instead of the seller trying to ‘win’ the negotiation with one buyer, they should price it so that demand for the home is maximized. In doing this, the seller will not be fighting with a buyer over the price, but instead will have multiple buyers fighting with each other over the house. Realtor.com recently gave this advice: “Aim to price your property at or just slightly below the going rate. Today’s buyers are highly informed, so if they sense they’re getting a deal, they’re likely to bid up a property that’s slightly underpriced, especially in areas with low inventory.” 2. Use a Real Estate Professional This, too, may seem counterintuitive. The seller may think they would make more money if they didn’t have to pay a real estate commission. With this being said, studies have shown that homes typically sell for more money when handled by a real estate professional. A new study by Collateral Analytics reveals that FSBOs don’t actually save any money, and in some cases may be costing themselves more, by not listing with an agent. In the study, they analyzed home sales in a variety of markets in 2016 and the first half of 2017. The data showed that: “FSBOs tend to sell for lower prices than comparable home sales, and in many cases below the average differential represented by the prevailing commission rate.” The results of the study showed that the differential in selling prices for FSBOs when compared to MLS sales of similar properties is about 5.5%. Sales in 2017 suggest the average price was near 6% lower for FSBO sales of similar properties. Bottom Line Price your house at or slightly below the current market value and hire a professional. That will guarantee you maximize the price you get for your house. 16
  • 17. When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is to actually get the home sold. In order to accomplish all three goals, a seller should realize the importance of using a real estate professional. We realize that technology has changed the purchaser’s behavior during the home buying process. According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the percentage of buyers who used the internet in their home search increased to 95%. However, the report also revealed that 95% of buyers that used the internet when searching for a home purchased their home through either a real estate agent/broker or from a builder or builder’s agent. Only 2% purchased their home directly from a seller whom the buyer didn’t know. Buyers search for a home online, but then depend on an agent to find the home they will buy (52%), to negotiate the terms of the sale (47%) and price (38%), or to help understand the process (60%). The plethora of information now available has resulted in an increase in the percentage of buyers that reach out to real estate professionals to “connect the dots.” This is obvious as the percentage of overall buyers who used an agent to buy their home has steadily increased from 69% in 2001. Bottom Line If you are thinking of selling your home, don’t underestimate the role that a real estate professional can play in the process. The Importance Of Using An Agent When Selling Your Home 17
  • 18. Bottom Line Every house on the market has to be sold twice; once to a prospective buyer and then to the bank (through the bank’s appraisal). With escalating prices, the second sale might be even more difficult than the first. If you are planning on entering the housing market this year, let’s get together to discuss this and any other obstacle that may arise. Homeowners: Your Home Must Be Sold Twice In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the neighborhood that recently closed) to defend the selling price when performing the appraisal for the bank. Every month in their Home Price Perception Index (HPPI), Quicken Loans measures the disparity between what a homeowner who is seeking to refinance their home believes their house is worth, and an appraiser’s evaluation of that same home. Bill Banfield, Executive VP of Capital Markets at Quicken Loans, urges anyone looking to buy or sell in today’s market to remember the impact of this challenge: “While a 1 or 2 percent difference in home value opinions may not seem like a lot, it could be enough to derail a mortgage. A homeowner [or a buyer] could be forced to bring more cash to closing in order to make a mortgage work if the appraisal is lower than expected. On the other hand, if an appraisal comes in higher, they could be surprised with more equity than they had planned. Either way, if owners are aware of their local markets it will lead to smoother mortgage transactions.” The chart below illustrates the changes in home price estimates over the last 12 months. 18 Appraiser Home Value Opinions Compared to Homeowner Estimates
  • 19. You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to: •  Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your family owns (your home) •  Set the time schedule for the successful liquidation of that asset •  Set the fee for the services required to liquidate that asset An agent must be concerned first and foremost with you and your family in order to garner that degree of trust. Make sure this is the case. Be careful if the agent you are interviewing begins the interview by: •  Bragging about their success •  Bragging about their company’s success An agent’s success and the success of their company can be important considerations when deciding on the right real estate professional to represent you in the sale of your house. However, you first need to know that they care about what you need and what you expect from the sale. If the agent is not interested in first establishing your needs, how successful they may seem is much less important. Look for someone with the ‘heart of a teacher’ who comes in prepared to explain the current real estate market to you, and is patient enough to take the time to show you how it may impact the sale of your home; not someone only interested in trying to sell you on how great they are. You have many agents from which to choose. Pick someone who truly cares. Two Things You Don’t Need To Hear From Your Listing Agent 19
  • 20. In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are the top five reasons: 1. Exposure to Prospective Purchasers Recent studies have shown that 95% of buyers search online for a home. That is in comparison to only 17% looking at print newspaper ads. Most real estate agents have an internet strategy to promote the sale of your home. Do you? 2. Results Come from the Internet Where did buyers find the home they actually purchased? •  49% on the internet •  31% from a Real Estate Agent •  7% from a yard sign •  1% from newspapers The days of selling your house by just putting up a sign and putting it in the paper are long gone. Having a strong internet strategy is crucial. 3. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate With Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate if you decide to For Sale By Owner: •  The buyer who wants the best deal possible •  The buyer’s agent who solely represents the best interest of the buyer •  The buyer’s attorney (in some parts of the country) •  The home inspection companies, which work for the buyer and will almost always find some problems with the house •  The appraiser if there is a question of value 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner 20
  • 21. 4. FSBOing Has Become More and More Difficult The paperwork involved in selling and buying a home has increased dramatically as industry disclosures and regulations have become mandatory. This is one of the reasons that the percentage of people FSBOing has dropped from 19% to 8% over the last 20+ years. 5. You Net More Money When Using an Agent Many homeowners believe that they will save the real estate commission by selling on their own. Realize that the main reason buyers look at FSBOs is because they also believe they can save the real estate agent’s commission. The seller and buyer can’t both save the commission. A new study by Collateral Analytics revealed that FSBOs don’t actually save anything, and in some cases, may be costing themselves more, by not listing with an agent. One of the main reasons for the price difference at the time of sale is: “Properties listed with a broker that is a member of the local MLS will be listed online with all other participating broker websites, marketing the home to a much larger buyer population. And those MLS properties generally offer compensation to agents who represent buyers, incentivizing them to show and sell the property and again potentially enlarging the buyer pool.” If more buyers see a home, the greater the chances are that there could be a bidding war for the property. The study showed that the difference in price between comparable homes of size and location is currently at an average of 6% this year. Why would you choose to list on your own and manage the entire transaction when you can hire an agent and not have to pay anything more? Bottom Line Before you decide to take on the challenges of selling your house on your own, let’s get together and discuss your needs. 21
  • 22. CONTACT ME TO TALK MORE I’m sure you have questions and concerns… I would love to talk with you more about what you read here, and help you on the path to selling your house. My contact information is below. I look forward to hearing from you… Equal Housing Opportunity Anthony D’Alicandro Dwell Real Estate anthonydalicandro@gmail.com dwellsouthjersey.com (609) 391-1009 https://www.facebook.com/dwellsouthjersey/