Yes, it’s true… the clock is ticking for first-time home buyers who want to take advantage of the federal home buyer tax credit, but buyers aren’t the only ones who need to kick it into high gear!

If you’re thinking about selling your home, NOW is the time to get it on the market with an outstanding Realtor who understands how to market, market, market your home; here’s why… those home buyers who’re feeling the pressure of finding a home and getting it closed before November 30th are getting tunnel vision.

A month ago, when a buyer called on one of our listings, they asked questions like, “how many bedrooms, what’s the price, how old is the AC unit?” Now they’re asking one question before they ever get to those other questions; “can this house close by November 30th?” If the answer’s “yes,” they then go on to ask more, but if the answer’s “no,” they’re moving on. NEXT!

It’s very likely that we’ll see a dramatic drop in activity after the expiration of the federal home buyer tax credit, so your chances of selling are FAR better today than they will be 60 days from now.

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