Monday, February 2, 2015

Buying Real Estate Prescott AZ

By Janine Hughes


The property market has experienced many ups and downs over the past few years. At one point it was absolutely a sellers market. A home would barely have hit the listings before the offers were flooding in. Buyers were competing to out bid each other and sellers were laughing all the way to the bank. But in the past few years all that has changed.

Selling a home is now more like an exercise in patience. There is an abundance of real estate Prescott AZ for sale and much of it has been on the market for many months and in some cases even years. This turn about took everyone by surprise and the effects of the big market crash of 2007 are still being felt all over the country.

Sometimes a job offer means an opportunity to relocate. For others loosing their job means that they have to put their home on the market weather they like it or not. In these situations working with a good Realtor is the answer. They can offer their clients individual attention and give them the advice they need. Clients must also be willing to listen and may often have to hear things that do not make them happy.

One of the biggest issues to deal with is listing price. Many home owners in Prescott AZ feel that their house is worth much more than the Realtor suggests. This is usually because the owner is looking at listing prices, not sale prices. A good agent will show their clients the list of recent sales in their area. This is the only way to see what people are really willing to pay.

A comparative market analysis is the only way to really find out what a property is worth. Agents must all know how to create an accurate analysis sheet to show their clients. It does take some time to gather together all the relevant paperwork and comparisons. It is important to use only sales that occurred within the past six months as the market can change so quickly.

Finding the perfect home takes some time. Most people have a pretty clear idea of what they want. Families are typically looking for at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms. A good sized yard is also important to most people. Being in a high ranking school district is often at the top of the families wish list, along with parks and sports facilities.

Buyers in today's market can afford to be picky. They know that most sellers will accept an offer that is way below the listing price. The real estate market in Prescott AZ has many excellent bargains. Home buyers are advised to take their time and really wait for that perfect place to hit the listings.

The negotiation process can take some time and requires a lot of patience from all parties. The buyer will want to ensure that any problems are taken care of before closing. Sellers will experience a lot of anxiety until the closing has been accomplished and the money is in the bank.




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