Why Now is a Perfect Time to Put Your Home on the Market in Northern Idaho


There are many great Northern Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Welcome back to my video blog where I'll be talking today about why now is a great time to market and sell your home in northern Idaho.
 

2013 proved to be the best year since 2005, and also the 2nd best year in the history of northern Idaho. 2,800 homes were sold this year as opposed to 2,200 last year.
 

We trail the California market by about 18 months, and the last year and a half they've been red-hot. I foresee them having a huge positive impact on our market. Also, the Seattle market has seen a surge recently, and I'm expecting some retirees from there to move into our area.

Currently we're seeing low inventory and less short sales. This makes for a great time to put your home on the market! Every spring and summer we see 5-6 times the amount of listings as compared to the winter months. However, we do not get 5-6 times the buyers every spring and summer. This means that you need to stay ahead of the competition, so it just makes a lot more sense to get going right now rather than in a saturated spring/summer market.

I would be glad to answer any of your questions or assist you in selling your home. Drop me a line at (208) 818-7703 or email me at pehrblack@cbidaho.com

4 things every buyer must do before they begin looking for a home



There are many great Northern Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

 4 things every buyer must do before they begin looking for a home 

The four most important things a buyer needs to before they start looking for a home are very simple. The first step is becoming preapproved from a local lender. The reason why I suggest a local lender is because most of the other real estate agents know the local banks. If they know a local lender is willing to finance, it gives the homeowner and other agent peace of mind. Once you’ve been preapproved, we will know where you can go in at.

The second step a buyer needs to do is get their finances in order. Be sure you have your tax returns, bank statements etc. in order. Third, save some money have a budget prepared. The home buying process is exciting and you will be eager to spend money on paint and carpet. Have the money saved so you can do it right away. Finally, enjoy the process! Have an open mind; it’s truly fun buying a property and having your dreams come true.

Remember that none of these steps cost any money and are very easy. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Pehr out!