Bishop CA Real Estate Market Update Fall 2013

Welcome back! The holiday season is upon us and I’ve had a lot of people ask me lately about what’s been happening in the market.

At the end of August we saw a slow in activity because of the increased interest rates. Inventory also began to increase causing a more balanced market.

Now is a great time to buy and sell. As we’ve seen even the slightest increase in interest rates can cause dramatic changes to the market. Take advantage of the great rates.

If you have any questions, please give me a call. Thanks for watching!

How to Prepare Your House for the Market

Welcome back! When you put your home on the market, you want it to appeal to a wide range of buyers. You want it to sell quickly and for a great price. Here are four tips to help get your home ready to list.

1. Curb appeal - The outside of your home is the first impression a buyer has. Mow the lawn, trim the hedges, and plant new flowers.
2. ‘Declutter’ - Since you have to pack anyway, remove clutter and personal items. Don’t store them in the closet, though. Buyers will want to see how spacious the closets are.
3. Repair - Buyers want a home in good condition. If you have a leaky faucet or burnt out light bulb, fix it. Don’t give the buyer any reason to doubt the condition and worth of your home.
4. Ask a professional - It can be hard to look at your own home in the eyes of a buyer. Call us at 760.873.4161 and we can help you review what needs to be done to the property.

Thanks for watching!