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Competing as a buyer in a seller’s market is tough. If you’re in that boat today, I’ve got three tips today that should help. The first and most obvious is price. Offer what the home is worth based on your agent’s CMA of the property, which won’t necessarily be what the list price is. In a competitive market, there’s upward pressure on values. To learn more, watch this short video Learn More: https://www.thevierragroup.com//q-what-3-tips-will-help-m/

Given our current market dynamic, selling a home can be easy in today’s worldif, of course, you don’t fall prey to the misinformation cycling around out there. Today I’ll discuss four home selling myths that can cause believers to have less-than-optimal outcomes for their home sales. The first myth is that even if you overprice your home, buyers will still come. The truth is that today’s buyers are savvier than ever, and they’ll sooner pass over your home than overbid for it. Learn more https://thevierragroup.realgeeks.com//q-what-4-myths-abou/ #MarketUpdate #Misinformation #HomeSelling

I’ve heard a lot of talk about a real estate market crash due to a foreclosure crisis. I don’t think we’re headed there for a few different reasons. First, today’s homeowners generally have a much stronger equity position than they did in 2008. This means that most will have options to avoid foreclosure if their situation becomes dire. Learn more https://www.thevierragroup.com//q-foreclosure-crisis-immi/ #RealEstate #Homeowners #Foreclosure #MarketCrash

COVID-19 has changed nearly every facet of our life, including the way we live at home and what we want out of our homes. Today I’m sharing the most desirable home features among buyers in the 2020 market. While some of these features aren’t surprising given the circumstances, their combined impact on the market is fascinating. For example, more people have asked me about properties with pools than in my past 10 years in real estate combined! To learn what other trends are popular now, watch this short video. Learn more https://www.thevierragroup.com//q-what-are-most-desirable/ #RealEstateMarket #HomeTrends #RealEstate #California

Buying a home is a complicated process as it is. When you need to sell your current home first before buying, it’s even trickier. Today I want to tell you about five common mistakes that people in this situation make so that you can avoid them. For example, overpricing your home is a great way to ruin your home sale and your future home purchase in one fell swoop. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com//q-why-are-these-5-homeown/ #HomeSelling #HomeBuying #Homeowner #Tips #RealEstate #California

We’ve been through so many unprecedented challenges this year, that have caused buyers and sellers to shrink away from the market temporarily. Today, however, I have some good news about real estate: Bidding wars are back, and are here to stay for the rest of the year! There are three reasons why. For one, the number of mortgage applications has increased over last year due in part to pent-up demand and low interest rates. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com//3-reasons-why-bidding-war/ #BiddingWars #MultipleOffers #MarketUpdate #GoodNews #RealEstate

Throughout 2020, you’re probably going to see home values increasing. Today I’m sharing the three main reasons why this is so. Both buyers and sellers should be aware of this trend so they know what to expect. One reason is that buyer demand is extremely high. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com//3-reasons-home-values-wil/ #RealEstate #HomeValue #BuyerDemand #MarketUpdate

There are three important market conditions that you need to be aware of right now. The first and most important is that the market is open. Showing restrictions have been eased, but social distancing guidelines remain in place. Another thing to know is that the market is moving. Pending sales and new listings are both on the rise. To learn more about what has been going on, watch this short video. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com//q-what-do-you-need-know-a/ #MarketUpdate #SacramentoRealEstate #VierraGroup #RealEstateMarket #Housing

Here at the Vierra Group, we’re still able to show homes while complying with social distancing guidelines and keeping buyers and sellers safe, and today I’ll tell you how. Showing vacant properties is relatively straightforward, but occupied homes require a bit more coordination. We’ve also added extra social distancing measures for vendors like home inspectors and appraisers. To find out more, watch this short video. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com//yes-were-still-showing-ho/ #HomeShowings #RealEstate #Safety #VierraGroup

I’ve been receiving many questions about how the market is performing currently and especially how it relates to the 2008 to 2009 financial crisis. So today I’m sharing five simple graphs to illustrate how much healthier today’s real estate market is compared to the last economic crisis. One of the largest differences today is how much more difficult it is to obtain a home loan. In the past, some homebuyers had two home loans, so they had no real investment in their house. Also, back then you could get a loan if you had a low credit score, but that’s changed since then. To learn more about how today’s market is different from that of 2008, watch this short video. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com/b/how-our-market-performing/ #RealEstate #MarketUpdate #VierraGroup #Recession #RealEstateAgent #Sacramento

We hope this message finds you and your family healthy. Today I’m sharing a few things we’ve implemented to help our clients during this health crisis. In addition to the photography and video walk-through tours we usually provide, all of our listings will now also include 3D virtual photography. As we continue to adapt to our social distancing conditions, this will allow buyers to fully access the home without physically being there. To learn more about what we’re doing to ensure the safety of our clients, watch this short video. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com//how-were-handling-challen/

Now that we’re approaching the spring market, what can we expect from interest rates? Today I’ll discuss some key points to keep in mind as you think about buying a home in 2020. A recent Freddie Mac report said that mortgage interest rates were averaging as low as 3.46%, which has the effect of increasing homebuyers’ purchasing power. To learn more about interest rates and how they’ll affect you in our spring market, watch our latest video. https://www.thevierragroup.com//keeping-eye-interest-rate/

With all the disruptors, discounters, and disintermediaries in today’s market, who you hire to help with your real estate needs matters more than ever. Don’t just hire any agent off the streetyou need someone with the knowledge, experience, and negotiating power to help guarantee your success. Today I’ll discuss five benefits you’ll get by hiring a professional agent who has your best interests at heart. To hear more, watch our latest video. Learn more: https://www.thevierragroup.com//top-5-reasons-hire-pro-re/