While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider six reasons to reduce your home price.

These six signs may be telling you it’s time to lower your price.

1. You’re drawing few lookers

You get the most interest in your home right after you put it on the market because buyers want to catch a great new home before anybody else takes it. If your real estate agent reports there have been fewer buyers calling about and asking to tour your home than there have been for other homes in your area, that may be a sign buyers think it’s overpriced and are waiting for the price to fall before viewing it.

2. You’re drawing lots of lookers but have no offers

If you’ve had 30 sets of potential buyers come through your home and not a single one has made an offer, something is off. What are other agents telling your agent about your home? An overly high price may be discouraging buyers from making an offer.

3. Your home’s been on the market longer than similar homes

Ask your real estate agent about the average number of days it takes to sell a home in your market. If the answer is 30 and you’re pushing 45, your price may be affecting buyer interest. When a home sits on the market, buyers can begin to wonder if there’s something wrong with it, which can delay a sale even further. At least consider lowering your asking price.

4. You have a deadline

If you’ve got to sell soon because of a job transfer or you’ve already purchased another home, it may be necessary to generate buyer interest by dropping your price so your home is a little lower priced than comparable homes in your area. Remember: It’s not how much money you need that determines the sale price of your home, it’s how much money a buyer is willing to spend.

5. You can’t make upgrades

Maybe you’re plum out of cash and don’t have the funds to put fresh paint on the walls, clean the carpets, and add curb appeal. But the feedback your agent is reporting from buyers is that your home isn’t as well-appointed as similarly priced homes. When your home has been on the market longer than comparable homes in better condition, it’s time to accept that buyers expect to pay less for a home that doesn’t show as well as others.

6. The competition has changed

If weeks go by with no offers, continue to check out the competition. What have comparable homes sold for and what's still on the market? What new listings have been added since you listed your home for sale? If comparable home sales or new listings show your price is too steep, consider a price reduction.

Jane Loveday
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  Ramp up your curb appeal with cool landscaping projects you can easily pull off in a weekend. Read

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10 Most Common VA Loan Questions

 

 

 

Am I eligible for a VA Loan?

 

If you are serving in the Military or have been honorably discharged you have most likely earned the right to use the VA Loan.  Active Duty members need 90 days during wartime or 180 days during peacetime.  Reservists must complete their 6-year commitment to be eligible for VA Loan Benefits.

 

 

How do I qalify for a VA Loan?

 

Once you know you are eligible for the VA Loan, the next step is to Pre-Qualify.  Pre-Qualification is a look at your credit and income and determine your purchase power.  Contact a trusted VA Approved Lender to get started today.

 

What Credit Score do I need to qualify for a VA Loan?

 

Typically, a credit score of 620 is required in order to obtain VA financing.  That's not to say that everyone with a 620 score will qualify, as the Debt to Income Ratio also play a part.

 

What is Debt to Income Ratio?

 

Your Debt to Income Ratio, or DTL, is defined as your total monthly obligation divided by your total gross monthly income.  This can be a bit complicated to compute, with many facotrs playing a part, so make sure you have a experienced VA Approved Lender to go over your debt ratio with you.

 

What is an acceptable DTI for qualification?

 

There is no hard and fast rule for this.  Typically, your debt ratio will need to stay below 50%.  In some cases, it is possible to be approved with a DTI higher than 50%.  The best thing to do is to speak with a VA Approved Lender regarding your qualification.

 

What happens after I'm Pre-Qualified?

 

After you are Pre-Qualified, your lender will probably send you a documentation packet.  The VA Loan is documentation-heavy, so it's best to get this out of the way early rather than try to wait until you are under the gun to close on your home.

 

What if I am not able to qualify?

 

Not to worry.  Just because you can't qualify now doesn't mean you can't qualify in the future.  Talk to a trusted VA Approved Lender to see what you ned to dos to qualify, either now or down the road.

 

Can I use the VA Loan for a refinance?

 

Yes, you can refinance from any type of mortgage into the VA Loan program.  There are restrictions, so the best thing to do is call a trusted VA Approved Lender to get started.

 

What is the main benefit of the VA Loan Program?

 

The VA Loan allows you to finance 100% of your purchase price.  These days, 100% financing outside of the VA Loan Program is next to impossible.

 

What are other beneifts of the VA Loan Program?

 

The VA Loan Program allows you to negotiate your closing costs to be paid by the seller.  This allows you to close for little to no money out-of-pocket.  VA Loans are also Government-backed, meaning they offer lower rates and fees compared to other loan programs.  Current VA homeowners also have the option to Streamline Refinance at current market rates, lowering payments and freeing up extra monthly cash flow!

 

For a referral to a qualified VA Loan Officer please contact me!

 

 

Jane Loveday, E-Pro
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Pacific Real Estate Center
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Home Appraisals - How to understand them when buying or refinancing...

1. An appraisal isn’t an exact science

When appraisers evaluate a San Diego home’s value, they’re giving their best opinion based on how the home’s features stack up against those of similar homes recently sold nearby. One appraiser may factor in a recent sale, but another may consider that sale too long ago, or the home too different, or too far away to be a fair comparison. The result can be differences in the values two separate appraisers set for your home.

2. Appraisals have different purposes

If the appraisal is being used by a lender giving a loan on the home, the appraised value will be the lower of market value (what it would sell for on the open market today) and the price you paid for the house if you recently bought it.

An appraisal being used to figure out how much to insure your home for or to determine your property taxes may rely on other factors and arrive at different values. For example, though an appraisal for a home loan evaluates today’s market value, an appraisal for insurance purposes calculates what it would cost to rebuild your home at today’s building material and labor rates, which can result in two different numbers.

Appraisals are also different from CMAs, or competitive market analyses. In a CMA, a real estate agent relies on market expertise to estimate how much your home will sell for in a specific time period. The price your home will sell for in 30 days may be different than the price your home will sell for in 120 days. Because real estate agents don’t follow the rules appraisers do, there can be variations between CMAs and appraisals on the same home.

3. An appraisal is a snapshot

Home prices shift, and appraised values will shift with those market changes. Your home may be appraised at $150,000 today, but in two months when you refinance or list it for sale, the appraised value could be lower or higher depending on how your market has performed.

4. Appraisals don’t factor in your personal issues

You may have a reason you must sell immediately, such as a job loss or transfer, which can affect the amount of money you’ll accept to complete the transaction in your time frame. An appraisal doesn’t consider those personal factors.

5. You can ask for a second opinion

If your home appraisal comes back at a value you believe is too low, you can request that a second appraisal be performed by a different appraiser. You, or potential buyers, if they’ve requested the appraisal, will have to pay for the second appraisal. But it may be worth it to keep the sale from collapsing from a faulty appraisal. On the other hand, the appraisal may be accurate, and it may be a sign that you need to adjust your pricing or the size of the loan you’re refinancing.


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Pacific Real Estate Center
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