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Writer's pictureCharles "Skip" Geiser

Ready...Set...Sell!


I have Listed and Shown a lot of homes over the last 19 years, and I have seen homes that range from pristine to homes that needed a D5 Dozer remodel! With the housing market gaining more inventory, most homes will need to step up their game to garner top dollar and reduce time on market. The days of just throwing the home on the market are waning. Now in saying that, in the "affordable housing market" we are still seeing bidding wars and low days on market. Every home must be handled individually and approached with a plan custom-tailored to meet the needs of the sellers. There are basics like the ones mapped out in the infographic above that seem to almost always help; but even with that, some homes will require more than the basics. Keep in mind most buyers don't like to do a lot of "work" to a home that is most likely topping their budget. We are at historic highs in home prices, and adding in the higher mortgage rates, means buyers are maxed out just trying to get into a home. So the more "move in ready" it is, the more likely the buyers will choose your home over one that needs even minor repairs. I always count it a privilege when people reach out to get professional advice on what items I would recommend to get their home on the market and SOLD...Let us know how best we can be a help in your home buying or selling journey.

 

What is the Market Doing?


 

Escambia County


Escambia

Month

Closed Sales

% Change Year Over Year

July 2023

​420

-16.8

​June 2023

513

-13.3

May 2023

501

-14.1

April 2023

​415

-20.5

March 2023

463

-18.1

Feb 2023

345

-22.6

Jan 2023

304

-28.0

Dec 2022

375

-31.7

Nov 2022

321

-31.1%

Oct 2022

438

-15.8%

​Sep 2022

459

-13.1

Aug 2022

518

-2.1%

Jul 2022

505

-9.8%

Jun 2022

592

-3.6%

May 2022

583

16.8%

Apr 2022

522

0.2%

Mar 2022

565

2.5%

Feb 2022

446

14.4%

Information from Florida Realtors

 

Santa Rosa County







Santa Rosa County

Month

Closed Sales

% Change Year Over Year

July 2023

​347

-15.4

June 2023

​434

-11.8

May 2023

437

-2.2

April 2023

331

-21.4

​March 2023

404

-12.2

Feb 2023

257

-35.8

Jan 2023

228

-27.2%

Dec 2022

330

-30.2%

Nov 2022

281

-31.3%

Oct 2022

331

-34.5%

Sep 2022

373

-20.1%

Aug 2022

427

-15.3%

Jul 2022

410

-20.1%

Jun 2022

492

-11.5%

May 2022

447

-4.1%

Apr 2022

421

-7.9%

Mar 2022

460

-0.4%

Feb 2022

400

9.6%

Information from Florida Realtors

 


Current Mortgage Rates


 




 



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The information contained, and the opinions expressed, in this article are not intended to be construed as investment advice. Skip Geiser LLC. does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained herein. Nothing herein should be construed as investment advice. You should always conduct your own research and due diligence and obtain professional advice before making any investment decision. Skip Geiser LLC. will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on the information or opinions contained herein.


 

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