How to Make Money in This Tri-County Real Estate Market

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Hello, and welcome back! Today, I'll share some tips and tricks to keep you and your family ahead of the competition in the real estate market here in Montgomery County! 

Recently, I came across a headline that claimed existing home sales had collapsed in January, despite low interest rates. Well, here we go again; the media, as always, took shaky evidence and turned it into a misleading news item.

Let's take a more tempered look at the numbers: 

• Existing homes sales for January were $200K higher than they were last year.
• Pending home sales remain very strong and continue to rise!
• January foot traffic was 3x greater than January of last year.
• Inventory is falling, so now is a great time for homeowners to sell.

When you take a look at the actual numbers, you can understand why it's best to ignore the headlines! The market is doing fantastic, and there's no sign it will slow down any time soon. 

If you want to buy or sell real estate, or if you have any questions about our market, your best option is to speak with a real estate professional. We have access to updated and accurate information and would love to help you get the most out of our market!

What Makes the Cardano Team Unique?

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Recently, I was interviewed on a TV show called The New Masters of Real Estate. They asked me what sets my team apart from the traditional Realtor working in one of those big franchise offices. I also discussed my Coming Soon listing system that gets buyers waiting outside our sellers' doors the first day the home goes on the market. Not only that, but these buyers are paying list price or more for our listings! 

The market in Montgomery County is on fire right now. If you're thinking about taking advantage of it, visit www.8SecretStrategies.com to learn how you can crush the competition when selling your home! Also, if you want to hear more about our story, check out the above video to learn about the unique things we do to help our clients get the best possible results! 

As always, if you need real estate assistance of any kind, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to help make your real estate dreams a reality! 

Four Staging Tips to Get Your Home Sold Quickly

There are many great Montgomery County area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (215) 576-8666 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Learn more about the following 4 Hot Secret Staging Tips and much more at my next Home Seller Shark Seminar on March 21st at 9:30am at the DoubleTree at Plymouth Meeting. We give out door prizes as well as free t-shirts to reward you for surviving the Home Shark Seminar. 

My father used to sell new homes, so when I entered the real estate business 22 years ago selling resale homes, I always tried to position them in such a way that they resembled brand new homes. I'll be revealing four of my most secret staging tips to you today, but if you want to learn all of them, then you'll need to attend my Home Shark Seminar. 

1. Paint: Paint can go a very long way, and of all the remodels you can do on your home before selling, repainting may have one of the highest ROI's. I suggest painting one color throughout, and earth tones usually work well. White trim often highlights the nice features of a home, and you can add a lot of value by repainting in this way.
2. Paint your garage: We recommend painting the walls of your garage and the floor gray, or coat the floor with an Epoxy paint. Buyers like to see nice, big garages that they can store things in. You can net a few extra thousand dollars by cleaning out and repainting your garage.
3. Invest in your basement: Basements are big home sellers. People often forget about basements, but you can keep a lot of money in your pocket if you invest the time, energy, and money into renewing your basement. We like to paint basement floors gray or tan, and if any concrete floor is showing, we recommend that you paint that as well. Ideally, your basement should be as spotless as your kitchen. You may need to move some things into a storage unit, but the money you save by doing this might make the costs well worth it.
4. Six panel doors: This is an inexpensive fix, and it is a major upgrade over old, wooden doors. It's an easy step you can take to make your home feel much more new and modern. 

We hope you find this information helpful. Give us a call or shoot us an email if you would like real estate assistance of any kind, we're always here to help!