Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on September 18, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for home loans were up 23% compared to the first week of September last year.If you’ve been waiting to sell, or your listing recently expired because the market was slower than you hoped it would be, now’s the time to reconsider your move. Buyer demand is the highest it’s been since July – and you don’t want to miss this...

Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on September 12, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why.Let’s be real. Homes are taking a week longer to sell than they did a year ago. According to Realtor.com:“Homes are also taking longer to sell. The typical home spent 60 days on the market in August, seven days longer than last year and now above pre-pandemic norms for the second consecutive month. This was the 17th straight month of year-over-year increases in time on market.”Part of that is because there are more homes on the market. So, with more...

Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal”Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, according to the latest data from Cotality.But that isn’t necessarily bad news, even if it feels like it. Here’s why. The wild run-up over the last few years was never going to be sustainable. The housing market needed a reset, and data shows that’s exactly what’s happening right now.The...

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on August 28, 2025. Posted in Economy, For Sellers, Forecasts, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. For every 100 new listings in June, about 21 homes were taken off the market.And if you’ve made that same choice, you’re probably frustrated things didn’t go the way you wanted. It’s hard when you feel like the market isn’t working with you. But while slowdowns...

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on August 19, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and how to avoid it happening to you.This June, 15% of pending home sales fell through. That means those buyers backed out of their contracts. That’s not too much higher than the norm of roughly 12% from 2017-2019, but it’s still an increase. And it’s one you don’t want to have to deal with. The key to avoiding...

What You Need To Know About Concessions

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on August 13, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Some HighlightsNow that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.That’s why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for repairs, or dropping the price.Not sure which concessions to offer? Connect with a local agent so you know what’s working for sellers in your market.

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on August 8, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, For Sale by Owner, For Sellers, Inventory, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one.That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with right now, selling on your own is a mistake that’s going to cost you.This Isn’t the Market for DIY SellingA few years ago, you might’ve gotten away with a “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) sign in your yard, navigating the process on your own. That’s because homes were flying off the market and buyers were...

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on August 1, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is out there, they’ll scroll right past it and go on to the next one.Pricing right from the start is your best move – and a great agent can help make sure you do.Overpricing Comes at a CostAnd more sellers are finding that out the hard way. They list their house based on how things were a year ago...

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 22, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent helps you steer clear of them.1. Overpricing Your HouseIt’s completely natural to want top dollar for your house, especially if you’ve put a lot of work into it. But in today’s shifting market, pricing it too high can backfire. Investopedia explains:“Setting a list price too high could mean your home struggles to attract buyers...

Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 2, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Infographics, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Some HighlightsThe right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises.With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out complex legal documents and at the negotiation table. And that’s priceless.Connect with an agent so you have that expertise on your side.?

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