Diane Perretti - Realtor

10/06/2024

Looking to sell your house in today’s shifting market? The secret to standing out and selling quickly is to hire a pro.
An agent will use market data to find the right price, give advice on what repairs to tackle for maximum impact, and what concessions you may want to consider (like help with closing costs).
Let’s connect to come up with the strategy that’s right for you.

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10/05/2024

Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today.

According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years.

Some of that is because inventory has gone up, so buyers have more options. And higher mortgage rates have definitely slowed demand over the past two years, and that’s out of your control.

Make no mistake, with the right strategy and agent partner, your house can still sell quickly, even today.

Here are just a few tips a great real estate agent will walk you through. They may seem simple, but advice like this can make all the difference.

1. Competitive Pricing: A local real estate agent will do a competitive market analysis by reviewing recent sales and...

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Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration.

10/03/2024

Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

Nationally, home values are actually rising, even if the median price is down a bit. Let’s break down what’s really happening so you can make sense of the market without getting caught up in the fear the headlines create.

Homes on the Market Right Now Are Smaller

The biggest reason for the dip in median price is the size of homes being sold. The median price reflects the middle point of all the homes for sale at any given time. And that’ll be affected by the mix of homes on the market.

Right now, there’s a greater number of smaller, less expensive homes on the market, and that’s bringing the overall median price down. But that doesn’t mean home values are declining.

Price Per Square Foot Is Still Rising

This means that while smaller homes are affecting the median price, the average home’s value is still rising.

So, while headlines may make it...

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Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion.

10/01/2024

This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long.

The truth is, if mortgage rates continue to ease, as experts project, more buyers will jump back into the market. A survey from Bankrate shows over half of homeowners would be motivated to buy this year if rates drop below 6%.

With rates already in the low 6% range, we’re not terribly far off from hitting that threshold. The bottom line is, that when they drop into the 5s, the number of buyers in the market is going to go up – and that means more competition for you.

What This Means for You

Right now, you’ve got the chance to get ahead of all of that...

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After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move.

09/30/2024

You're probably wondering: is it better to move now or wait?
To make sure you’re making the best decision possible, let’s chat.
Together we can go over other market factors that may have an impact on your decision – like buyer demand, home prices, and the potential to gain equity.
And once you've got all the information, you can decide if buying now makes more sense for you.

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09/29/2024

Buy Now, or Wait?

If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start building equity. Should you buy now or wait? Let’s talk through it together, so you can make your best decision.

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If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. 

09/28/2024

Buy Now, or Wait?

Buy Now, or Wait? You may be tempted to wait until mortgage rates come down even more. But here’s what you need to know. If you wait, you'll have to compete with all those other people when you go to buy your next home. You have a chance to get ahead of the other buyers right now. Let’s connect and make it happen.

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09/26/2024

Are you saving for your down payment? Here’s something you’re going to want to know.

Most first-time homebuyers qualify for programs that can help with that upfront expense. But few actually take advantage of it.

To see if you qualify, make sure you connect with a trusted lender. It could help you achieve your homeownership dream sooner than you thought possible.

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09/24/2024

Is Your House Priced Too High?

Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are, you’re no different.

But did you know one of the biggest things that could jeopardize your success is the asking price for your home?

1.You’re Not Getting Many Showings or Offers

One of the most obvious signs your house may be overpriced is a lack of showings. If it's been on the market for several weeks and only a few buyers have come to see it—or worse, you haven’t gotten any offers—it could be a clear indication the price isn’t matching up with what buyers expect.

2.Buyers Have Consistent Negative Feedback after Showings

And if after the showings you do have, comments from the potential buyers aren’t great, you may need to course correct. If they consistently say it's overpriced compared to other homes they’ve seen...

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Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible.

09/23/2024

You want your house to sell quickly and for top dollar. But pricing it too high can seriously jeopardize those goals.

So, once your house is listed, watch out for these 4 signs that it's overpriced.

And if any of these are happening to you, be sure to lean on your agent to course correct.

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09/22/2024

Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power

As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home will too. Let’s connect to talk about how today’s rates boost your purchasing power.

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09/21/2024

Mortgage rates have hit their lowest level since February 2023 – and that’s big news.

So if you’ve been sitting on the homebuying sidelines waiting for this to happen, it’s time to talk about making your move. Because the monthly savings is going to be a game changer for your purchasing power.

DM me and I’ll show you how the recent decline may help you get a better monthly payment than you’d expect.

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