Blackhawk is one of the most picturesque communities in the Bay Area. With all that has happened over the last two years, our top request from home buyers was the option to buy a home where there was a sense of community with open space. The tech industry’s shift to remote work has allowed executives to move out of the peninsula without having to worry about a long commute. However, with remote/hybrid work becoming permanent at many companies, we believe 2022 is poised to set even more records. This beautiful enclave is finally starting to see the value this community deserves.
If you are asking, is it the right time to sell? You are not alone. Selling a home is one of the top discussions with clients today in 2022. I think it would be safe to say it is an excellent time to market your home with social media awareness and world-class digital marketing packages. Additionally, innovative lending options for sellers are becoming more popular, such as bridge loans making a big move more appealing. If it’s the right time for you to say goodbye to your home, it’s a great time to get top dollar with some buyers on the move trying to land homes before interest rates rise. Before deciding, think about these top five things when you choose to sell your home.
Start organizing. Are you ready to say goodbye to some stuff? Start planning with these steps: Go through old and memorable items, donate not-needed items, start organizing, decluttering, and finding a safe place for valuables. Gina from Organized by Gina says, “You should give yourself a 2-3 month timeline if you can”.
Be open to investing in improvements. A fresh coat of paint, new carpet, and basic landscaping improvements (i.e., mulch) will help your property look its best. Get a second opinion to help you get top dollar for your property.
Explore your new community. Know where you want to live and go start to explore the area! Spend time there and visit often. Experience the local things to do. Book a hotel room for a few days or a week and see how you like it.
Plan your sale. Having a plan in place is more crucial than ever as most homes can sell in about 7 to 20 days, so it’s essential to be ready. You can ask for a rent-back; this is where you rent back your home after closing escrow at the current rental market rate or explore bridge loan options that allow sellers to buy their new home first then sell. There are a lot of options, so know what is best for you.
Test the market. Listing off-market gives you a chance to get the word out locally and globally with off-market exclusive options that some brokerages offer. It’s a more exclusive way to sell, especially if you are unsure and want to take your time to test your home’s market temperature.
Sometimes it’s hard to know what is best, so it is essential to have a professional guide you. I feel truly humbled to do what I do and can’t wait to help with the next home journey.
By Emiliana Flemate Baker | DRE 02085461| Dreamhomelivingtoday.com
Market Source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/two-thirds-of-metros-reached-double-digit-price-appreciation-in-fourth-quarter-of-2021
https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-february-10-2022
By Emiliana Flemate Baker, Real Estate Professional