Aaron Rian's West Coast Real Estate

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In today’s video, I’ll discuss why homes sit on the market and don’t sell. Additionally, I’ll provide advice for sellers on how they can effectively sell their home.

There’s a number of reasons why homes fail to sell in an ideal amount of time. Here’s why:

What can sellers do to ensure their homes sell quickly and successfully? They can work with an experienced, tailored real estate team that knows how to efficiently price properties. They should stay on top of their game. Ultimately, if your house has been on the market for longer than three and a half weeks, you most likely have a pricing problem. Your Realtor should’ve addressed the issue sooner and pursued a price reduction.

Maybe your home doesn’t show well. It might not be staged correctly. If so, you’ll need to conduct a property analysis with a Realtor.

If you have any questions, please reach out to my office by phone or email. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have and serve your real estate needs on the West Coast!

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I have been helping buyers and sellers in Oregon, Washington, and California buy and sell real estate for the last 10 years. Today I am going to let you know exactly what you need to do in order to start a bidding war for your home this spring.

The first thing to focus on is your home’s curb appeal, because it really does matter. When someone pulls up to your house, you want them to be drawn in by how nice your lawn, front porch, and front door are.

The second thing to consider is the buyer’s first impression as they walk through the front door of your home. This means the interior staging is even more important, and so is the condition of your property. When a buyer walks in, you want them to be able to see themselves moving into that house.

The third and final thing to focus on is pricing. Buyers know exactly what a property is worth, and they are generally well educated in this market, so it’s almost impossible to trick one into paying over market value. If you’re not getting the showings or the offers you want, it most likely has to do with the condition, the staging, or the pricing of your home.

If you have any question about this topic or anything else relating to real estate, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

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If you are on the fence about buying, or if you've even considered it, you need to purchase a home and close by the end of the first quarter. That may sound a bit hasty, but these three compelling reasons might convince you to act soon.

1. Higher interest rates. The Fed is raising interest rates a quarter of a point every quarter of 2016. To minimize the amount of interest you will have to pay on a 30-year mortgage, you want to close on that mortgage by the close of the first quarter of 2016.

2. More competition. The longer you wait to make your move, the more buyers you'll have to compete with. More buyers come out in the summertime in Oregon, Washington, and California, which increases the competition for you and makes it more difficult to get your offer accepted.

3. Home values are still going up. If you want to get the most home for your money, the sooner you identify a property, the better. Close by the end of the first quarter in 2016 if you want to get the best deal possible, as prices will continue to rise through the summer.

If you have any questions about making your move soon, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!