Selling your home for the best price in an up or down market

A good, full service Realtor will be able to help you sell your home for the best possible price, terms and conditions. In this article from Jacksonville.com, the author states that for obvious reasons, the asking price is the most important factor in determining how fast your home sells. Professionals know that the longer a house stays on the market, the lower the selling price will be in comparison to the original asking price. It is important to look at all the feedback with your Realtor to determine the next steps to take. The author further adds that if your home has languished on the market for several months, it may be a good time to take another look at your competition and determine a more aggressive strategy. [Phyllis Staines, Jacksonville, June 08, 2007]

The right price is right way to capture buyer

Selling a home "as-is" in the current market is not all that easy. In this article from The Washington Times, the author states that there is a very big difference between an as-is sale and a house that has a lot of defects. He further recommends that sellers do not call their property as-is when they list it. Rather, they should raise that with buyers or perspective buyers at contract time once there's an offer being negotiated. Buyers should be interested in all the best properties available on the market. Without doing more research, you shouldn't rule out any property for any reason. Before you decide for certain how to market your home, be sure to consult with a Realtor regarding your state's disclosure regulations. [Sara Sicks, The Washington Times, June 01, 2007]