Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful, more time consuming or even cost you money. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how I can help you steer clear of them. 1. Overpricing Your House It’s completely natural to want top dollar for your house, especially if you’ve put a lot of work into it. But in today’s shifting market, pricing it too high can backfire.  *Setting your list price too high could mean your home struggles to attract buyers and…

How I Help You Nail the Right Price   I never just pull a number out of thin air. I use real data and market trends to make sure your house is priced based on what your specific home is valued at today. So, you’re setting a realistic price – one that’ll draw in serious buyers.   And based on my analysis of your local market, I can recommend strategically pricing slightly below market value to help your house attract more eyes and more competitive offers. Here’s how I will determine the right number for your house:   I look at recent sales. What did similar…

If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes. Here’s a quick rundown of the 3 most common missteps sellers are making, and how partnering with me can help you avoid every single one of them. 1. Pricing the Home Too High According to industry experts, the NUMBER ONE thing sellers struggle with right now is setting…

Residential home sales activity recorded through the MLS® for the Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) totalled 488 units in September 2024, compared to 372 in September 2023. In September, the Niagara Association of REALTORS® listed 1457 residential properties compared to 1366 in September 2023. The average days it took to sell a home in September 2024 was 44 days, a 18.9 % increase from September 2023. With over 2,900 active listings there are plenty of options for buyers to purchase in Niagara. The sales (488), days on market (44) and HPI Benchmark Price ($640,000) stayed relatively the same month over month with the…

March was a strong month, with increases complimenting the upward trend we are seeing in the market over the last few months. With the HPI benchmark price at $633,400, an increase of over 2% over last month, which is a positive sign for the market in Niagara; buyers are starting to be more aggressive as the time on the market has been reduced to 43 days from 54 days in January.  If you're thinking of selling or buying a home or just have questions regarding the market  call or text me, I'm always happy to chat.  905 321- 6165 | www.tracyphelan.com