Are you frightened by selling in this marketplace?

Do any of these thoughts about selling your home make you hesitant to take the first step?

• Worried about selling and buying at the same time?

• Scared to list your home because you don’t know where you'd go if it sells before you find a new home?

• Are you searching for a home but cannot seem to find it?

• Worried about having to move twice?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are one among many who feel the same way. From low inventory levels to higher mortgage rates, the real estate landscape has experienced many challenges lately, leaving sellers wondering when the “right” time to list would be given current market conditions.

Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, inventory levels have been decreasing, eventually reaching historically low levels. There is some good news, however: inventory has grown slightly, and I’ve seen properties that have gone on the market recently, already making price reductions. Not to forget, March is the best time to list and take advantage of motivated buyers before other sellers start to saturate the market.

Bottom line: waiting to research your home selling options isn’t making progress toward buying your dream home. Don’t stress – you have options! However, in today’s market, planning your move is crucial. The right agent will help you explore all possibilities and understand your protections to avoid paying for two mortgages, moving multiple times, selling without a new home lined up, or struggling to find the right one in the location you want.

I’ve often told sellers that managing dual transactions is like being a symphony conductor. As I’ve done this thousands of times, in both downturns and difficult markets, I’ll help you start on the right foot! Reach out at (617) 275-6240, or Lesley.Palmiter@gmail.com

Look for my follow up blogs to learn step by step how to navigate the process with me at your side.