Five decades ago, Roy Carpenter launched a little real estate business on the south side of Indianapolis and hired recently returned Vietnam veteran Tom Prall as his first full-time agent. Prall quickly discovered real estate was a solid fit for him, and eventually purchased Carpenter’s business.
In any housing market, whether it’s a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, you may be tempted to assume finding the right buyer for your home, at the very best price, won’t require any effort. However, as you can imagine when you’re looking at homes, buyers can be very picky.
Of the many jobs a Realtor® has, these are certainly the most helpful and most important. If you’re selling your home without the help of a professional.
Get the Whole Story on Marketing Your Home for Sale or … “A sign in your yard isn’t good enough!”
Central Indiana’s limited real estate inventory might mean we’re in a seller’s market, but high prices have upped buyers’ expectations. Homes need to be in excellent condition, and sellers have to do what they can to make the most of their homes. Basic updates and standard maintenance are important. But once your home is in its best possible shape, how can you maximize your chances of finding the right buyer for the right price?
Selling your home can seem daunting any time of year. But when cold air blows and wet snow flows in winter, you may feel especially challenged to market your home. To support your sale, the experts at Carpenter Realtors offer five tips to give you the edge.
Central Indiana’s real estate market is booming, inventory is limited, and homes are moving fast. With fewer than 6,000 active homes on the market, the Indianapolis metropolitan area’s inventory is at an all-time low. That means old tools are being used strategically to benefit buyers, sellers, and Realtors® on tight timelines.
Whether you are moving into a starter home or moving up to your dream home, real estate transactions can be nerve-wracking and more than a little intimidating. Whether the property you are buying is a cash transaction or comes with a hefty mortgage, there are steps you can take to ensure a smooth sale and a quick closing.
Despite Central Indiana’s strong real estate market, selling a home can be a nerve-racking and emotional process. Will people like my house? Is my condo good enough? In reality, getting yourself and your home ready for the sale involves the right balance of thoughtful preparation and gradual detachment.
In a real estate sellers’ market, inventory is tight and home prices increase. It’s that supply and demand thing. As a seller, if you’re anticipating a fast sale, it’s easy to get complacent about advertising. But your real estate agent shouldn’t!