Brad Barath, Realtor

10/01/2024

POV: Your neighbor sold their house in one day.
Seems suspicious...how'd they do it??

Chances are, the home was strategically priced and followed one of these approaches - I'll let you guess which one!

1) Aspirational Pricing
This pricing strategy aims high; this works best for unique or high-demand homes. It's all about creating an exclusive vibe, but with this pricing, be aware that it might take a while to find the perfect buyer willing to meet your price.

2) Market Value Pricing
The Goldilocks approach — set the price just right based on what similar homes in your area are selling for. It's the sweet spot for attracting a wide array of buyers and ensuring a fair, stable sale.

3) Below-Market Pricing
Need to sell quickly? Pricing your property under the market can speed things up by drawing in lots of interest and possibly multiple offers. (It's likely your neighbor went with this approach!)

05/06/2024

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04/09/2024

02/15/2024

Buying your first home can feel like a tug of war between your dream wishlist and your budget constraints.

The good news is “No” today isn’t “No” forever.

Let me explain.

Meet Amanda. She purchased a home a few years back, buying a cute updated townhome condo that really worked for her lifestyle. As life moved forward, so did her dreams and her budget.

So, she sold that place and used her profits to level up to her next home. And guess what? She's planning to do it all again.

The moral is this: Your first home is exactly that — a first home.

And while it might not check every box, it's the foundation that leads you toward where you want to be in 5, 10, or 15 years.

Not to mention that along the way, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having home equity, giving you options if you want to refinance when rates drop or take cash out for big-ticket purchases.

What’s more, when the time is right for you to sell, you’ll likely reap even more financial rewards.

Right now, owners who purchased their homes 3-6 years ago are seeing a 22.1% appreciation in their home’s value. Those who purchased 7-10 years ago are enjoying an even bigger percentage jump — 46.6%.

So if you keep thinking about buying your first home, but over and over again get cold feet because it feels too hard or too complicated or too out of reach - know this: you can move forward.

All you need to do today is comment "GUIDE" below, and I’ll send you my FREE Buyer Guide that lays out the timeline & process so you can be prepared.

01/31/2024

These words mean *the world* to me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Helping people with the largest financial transaction of their lives is a huge deal - and one I take seriously. I’m so happy when my clients are happy and their move is successful. Cheers to new chapters and new adventures.

01/27/2024

⏳⏱️ Buyers are often surprised by the time it can take to get preapproved, find the right home, get an offer accepted, clear inspection and appraisal, close, and release occupancy. They find themselves on a time crunch and it causes additional and unneeded stress to an already stressful time in their lives.

🕰️🕛 This isn’t ALWAYS the case, but if you’re interested, don’t wait! You can save yourself unwanted headaches by being proactive with your home search

📱📞 Contact me to discuss what the full timeline looks like so that you’re prepared when the time comes!