Don't Want To Pay A Realtor To Sell Your Home?

I recommend using a professional Realtor to help sell your home for several reasons which I'll outline in my next post.  That said, some people really want to sell their home unassisted.  If that's something you're considering, here are three tips;

1. You only get one chance to make a first impression.  Potential buyers will take your home off their list in seconds if they don't like what they see when they walk through the front door.  Pretend to be a buyer and walk into your home from outside.  What needs to be staged, changed, moved, trashed, painted, fixed, etc.
2. It's no longer your home, it's now a "product".  Once you put your home on the market you have to change the way you see it.  Potential buyers don't know about the many memories you've made under that roof and will not be factoring your toil and pride into their offer.
3. Most buyers will be working with a Realtor.  You need to market to them.

I can help you with #3.  There are over 10,000 licensed real estate agent in Middle Tennessee assisting buyers in finding homes by utilizing the MLS search tool.  They can bring shoppers through your door quickly.  I have a flat fee option to get your home listed on the MLS without you having to pay a percentage of your selling price. Contact me if you're interested in discussing this option.

Email:  SOLD@WelcomeHomeMiddleTN.com
Twitter: @SoldByRyun

Does Zillow have a clue what your home is worth?

How much is your home worth? It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. That may sound glib, but it's true.  So how do you determine what someone is willing to pay for your home? Keep reading...

Researchers tell us that over 90% of home searches begin online. Realtors and dot coms alike are constantly looking for ways to fill needs for home buyers and sellers utilizing online technology. Seattle based Zillow is among the most successful real estate websites going right now. They've done an excellent job positioning their website to appear at or near the top of most search engines.

As Zillow has grown, so have the number of services they offer. Many take advantage of Zillow's Zestimate feature which will give an estimated selling price for most any address. Are Zestimate's accurate?  According to this investigative study, perhaps not as accurate as you'd assume.

So how can you get the best estimate of your home's value?  A Realtor will access up to the minute sales data for homes comparable to yours which have actually sold recently.  This will give you a realistic range of price that real buyers are paying for similar homes in your immediate area. Ultimately the asking price for your home is your decision.  A Realtor will help you determine the price point which will fetch the highest price, most quickly.  Your Realtor will additionally market your home to drive potential buyers through your door.

I'd love to help you determine what the market says your home is worth.  Contact me;
Email: SOLD@WelcomeHomeMiddleTN.com
Twitter: @SoldByRyun 

Bolting From the Burbs

In recent years growing commute times from home to work have started driving families back into cities.  Click here to see AOL story on this topic. We discuss this issue in my home from time to time as what was once an easy 20 minute commute to work has grown to 40+ minutes over the last few years. (60+ minutes if, heaven forbid, it's raining during drive time.)

As families move back into large cities, they are dealing with the issues which originally attracted them to suburbs, namely quality of schools.  In Metro Nashville an approach to improving education is occurring in the form of charter schools.  Click here for Tennessean article about Charter Schools.  In a charter school format tax dollars, which would normally go to the local public school system, instead go to a for profit charter school.  The idea is that a charter school must be successful to turn a profit and thus stay open; will find creative ways to teach kids more effectively. There are plenty of people who think charter schools are a bad idea for a variety of reasons. In Metro Nashville the early testing results for charter schools look extremely promising.  Only time will tell for certain if they are able to adequately overcome the issues which have driven families toward the suburbs in recent decades.

Whether you want to live in the city, suburbs, or middle of nowhere; I can help you find the place that is perfect for you and your family.  Let's talk!

Twitter: @SoldByRyun
Email: SOLD@WelcomeHomeMiddleTN.com

iHeart Spring Hill

Money Magazine/CNN have placed Spring Hill on their list of Best Places to Live. See Money/CNN Story I've lived in Spring Hill for over a decade and I agree.  Spring Hill is a place populated by people who care. We care about our kids having a safe environment and quality places to learn.  We care about planning for the next decade of growth in our town to ensure Spring Hill becomes an even better place to Live, Work, and Play. Ultimately care about each other.  When tragedy or illness strikes Spring Hill is a community that quickly comes together, shoulders load, and faces the challenge in unison. 

I love all of Middle Tennessee.  I'm extremely proud to call Spring Hill home.  Contact me if you'd like to learn more about living in Spring Hill or any other place in Middle Tennessee. Ryun's Website

Email:  SOLD@WelcomeHomeMiddleTN.com
Twitter: @SoldByRyun

National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month.  It's  a great idea for families to plan what to do, and where to meet; in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or other emergency.  FEMA provides a helpful site with checklists to help you cover all bases: FEMA Site

Some easy but beneficial ideas include the following;

• Have a family plan for how to exit your home and where to meet should a disaster strike.
• Discuss a plan of action if disaster strikes while your family is at work or school.
• Keep at least a 3 day supply of non-perishable food and drinking water in a safe place.

For more detail on National Preparedness Month check out the Red Cross' site: Red Cross Site

What to expect when you're expecting...to sell

You've decided that you're ready to sell your home and move up to something newer/bigger/nicer etc. You want to use a Realtor to make sure you get the highest possible offer for your property, in the fastest time, without having to worry about being protected on the closing paperwork.  But how to choose the right Realtor for you??

INTERVIEW!

Never let a listing agent make you forget that they work for you.  Interview at least two or three Realtors.  Ask each of them your version of, "What value are you going to bring to me?"  Make sure that they have a clear understanding of your expectations and that they clearly communicate their expectations back to you. 

Choose the Realtor who displays that they understand exactly what you're looking to accomplish and effectively shows you how they're going to take you there.  Don't forget that real estate transactions will be among the most expensive sales and purchases you make in your lifetime.  There are too many great Realtors to choose one you are not completely comfortable with.

Ryun Vail
615-207-9022
SOLD@WelcomeHomeMiddleTN.com
Twitter: @SoldByRyun

Middle TN Real Estate is Heating Up

Last month Middle TN home sales were up 22% and average home sale prices 12.5% higher than the same month last year.  According to the Tennessean, new home inventory levels are the lowest they've been since 2007.  Tennessean Story

So what exactly does this mean?

The Middle TN real estate market has quickly flipped from a buyers market to a sellers market.  Home prices continue to rise quickly.  If you considered making a move in recent years and didn't due to deflated value, now would be a great time to have a Realtor preform an updated appraisal on your property. 

SOLD@WelcomeHomeMiddleTN.com

Twitter:  @SoldByRyun

My 1st Blog

This is my first weekly real estate blog.

My goal is to provide informative perspective on real-estate matters in Middle Tennessee.  Hopefully you'll get to know me better and occasionally laugh.  I'm excited to embark my new career as a Realtor with SilverPointe Properties. http://www.silverpointe.com/ 

Feel free to reach out to me with your real-estate questions and opportunities; call or text 615-207-9022, e-mail SOLD@WelcomeHomeMiddleTN.com, Twitter @SoldByRyun