Top 6 Things You Need to Know Before Selling Your Evergreen Home in 2022

The Foothills real estate market is busy right now. The pandemic has allowed people to rethink their lifestyles and look for more space. Technology has shown that many jobs can be done remotely, which opens up the potential for people to live further from their work. And of course, Colorado is a prime destination when it comes to improving quality of life! All these affect real estate sales, so if you are planning to sell your Evergreen or Conifer home in 2022, here's what you need to know.

1. Find a Good Real Estate Agent To Market Your Home (named Bob)

A lot of property research is done online these days, so having a best-in-class real estate practitioner to market your home is vital. They should take professional photos, produce cutting edge videos, have a giant databases of buyers looking in the Foothills, do dozens of transactions with buyers and sellers in this market to acquire actual insights to similar transactions, deal with inquiries at the highest levels, negotiate the best price and perfect the terms all while managing the selling process for you. They should have access to marketing tools that will get your home seen by thousands of people. Bob is a master of this!

2. Prices Are Rising, But There's a Catch

If you are selling your home, the good news is that real estate prices are rising, and there is demand for homes with more space, such as an office. The downside to this is that if you are buying a home, you may not be able to afford what you could five years ago as the price has increased significantly. That's why it's very important to think things through and budget beforehand so you can work out whether this is the right time to sell.

3. Be Prepared for a Fast Sale

The demand for homes means that houses can sell faster than you think.  More than 20 of Bob's sales sold in the first or second weekend in 2021!   Think through various scenarios such as putting your belongings into storage temporarily, renting a property while you research an area, or starting to look for your dream home. If you get a good offer, we'll discuss how to handle requests for fast closings.  There are plenty of options when the buyer pool is competing for your home!  In fact Bob has been able to negotiate significant post closing occupancy agreements (a short term lease) for his sellers who were then able to use that flexibility to have a smooth and rewarding moving experience without the urgency of a fast closing.

4. People Want Space

The pandemic has seen people confined to their homes, leading to a craving for more space. An important thing to do if you are selling is to radically declutter your home so it looks spacious, and anyone viewing it can see the potential for living space. If necessary, put some belongings into temporary storage to make your home clutter-free. Trends on a home buyer's wish list include open plan living and an office area. You don't need to do all that to your house, of course, but let a buyer visualize the potential. They can't do that if the place is cluttered.

5. Clean Areas Are Vital

COVID-19 also taught us the importance of keeping things clean. People looking at real estate today are looking for tidy homes with clean surfaces that can be wiped down easily. Give your home a deep clean after your declutter to look fresh and appealing. When your real estate agent markets your home, a clean space is more appealing to people.

People are also looking to avoid extensive renovations right now, so making sure your property is up to date with maintenance and warranties is essential. You don't have to do a complete renovation if you are selling. Just tidying the place and keeping it clutter-free makes a big difference.

6. Millennials Are Buying Homes

One of the trends affecting the real estate market is that Millennials are increasingly looking at buying homes. They do most of their research online and are not only looking for bigger and more up-market homes but want sustainability too. If you have solar panels or garden space where food can be grown, these trends appeal to millennials.

Have Housing Prices Peaked?

During the height of the pandemic, house prices rose significantly. While they are still high, there are indications that this has slowed. It is worth talking with Bob Maiocco to market at the best price and be aware of the Evergreen and Conifer real estate trends if you are selling.

Interest rates remain low but could increase as a consequence of the financial recovery post-COVID pandemic, so getting the timing of your sale right is vital, and that's where a discussion with Bob will set you on the right track.