We are excited to welcome Maddy Johnson to our Danville office.
Maddy brings exemplary sales and service with her to Empire Realty. She served as sales manager for ANA Hotel and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts for a combined seven years before transitioning into real estate in 2006. She is now returning to her passion full-time after spending time home devoted to her family.
Please help us welcome Maddy! Maddy can be reached at MJohnson@EmpireRA.com.
Take time to get out and about in your community. Here are some fun events in January.
This time every year, we receive calls from clients to discuss getting their homes ready for sale…in Spring.
Our recommendation ~ Do Not Wait!
REASONS NOT TO WAIT UNTIL SPRING
Waiting until Spring might not be the best course of action if you are thinking about selling. Here are some facts to consider:
• The number of homes for sale right now is low in this area…. less competition means more potential for your home to be viewed. Because so many homeowners wait until Spring, there may be less demand for your particular home at that time.
• There are plenty of buyers right now that can’t seem to find their dream home. Yours might be it! Don’t wait for your competition to attract those buyers before you do.
• By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring rush! This will allow you to sell now in a less competitive market and potentially negotiate lower on the buy when there is more inventory.
COMMON OBJECTIONS
• Bad Weather ~ Buyers who brave the cold are generally serious. Many buyers we are working with at Empire Realty have been house hunting for a while and are ready (and needing) to find a home. Plus, Winter is a great time to attract buyer’s agents – with less inventory, those agents have the time to personally preview every new listing so you’ll get more eyes on your property now.
• My Yard Isn’t in Bloom ~ No worries. As your agent, it’s our job to position the potential of your home to buyers. We have many strategies and tricks to stage your yard – even if it’s not in bloom. If the home is right for the buyer, they will see the potential and this factor will not prevent them from moving forward.
• We Want to Wait Until School is Out ~ Don’t wait! We can look at negotiating delayed closings or extended occupancy so you can maintain your comfort until you are ready to move. Many buyers are ok with waiting…if the house is right for them.
LET’S DISCUSS
We don’t want you to miss an opportunity. And Empire Realty has lots of buyers looking for the right home…right now. We’d be happy to talk through your options with you to determine the best course of action.
Contact us at our Danville office (925) 217-5000 or Walnut Creek office (925) 465-2000
The Walnut Creek office of Empire Realty have moved into their new, innovative offices. Read more…
Please join me in welcoming Doug Ledeboer to our Empire Walnut Creek office. Doug grew up in Walnut Creek and currently resides in Alamo. Doug has been a successful residential agent for the past few years. Prior to brokerage, he was an accomplished entrepreneur and consultant in several prestigious real estate development companies.
Doug, we are so pleased to have you with us and look forward to a great year ahead! Doug can be reached at DLedeboer@EmpireRA.com.
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