As a Lake Nacimiento real estate agent, I want to point out to current homeowners looking to sell that now might be the ideal time to do so. Demand from Central California homebuyers is high, but supply from Central California home sellers is limited. That makes for ideal home-selling conditions!

A recent NAR report named two reasons why now is the time to sell. These reasons include:

• Pending home sales surged by 6.1 percent in May. This was the largest month-over-month gain since April 2010. This is partly due to the fact that mortgage rates are still low, inventory has risen and job creation has improved. For sellers, this is great news! Buyers are eager and homes are selling.

• Housing inventory climbed by 2.2 percent and now represents a 5.6-month supply. Inventory is still below a balanced market, but it is rising, which means that buyers have more options. The time to sell is now, before inventory reaches a balanced market and buyers have even more options.

When you’re ready to sell your Central California home, contact me, your Central California real estate agent! I’d love to help you. If you’ve already been trying to sell your home and haven’t had any success, here are some things you could try doing, according to AOL Real Estate:

1. Lower the price. The most obvious reason a house isn’t selling is because it’s overpriced. Talk to your Central California real estate agent about what similar homes are selling for in your local area. Sellers could try knocking two percent off the original asking price to gain buyer attention.
2. Deep clean. Get a second opinion from a trusted friend, neighbor or real estate agent on the appearance of your home, because homeowners often overlook things that might turn a buyer away. Deep clean, declutter, and consider updating carpeting, paint or lighting.
3. Fix. Is there a common deficiency in your home noted by many of the buyers that come to look but don’t show interest? Look for patterns, take notes, and if you notice a common pattern, fix what needs to be fixed so that buyers aren’t turned off.

Check out the full article for more information on what you could do to ensure a quicker sale. If your Central California real estate agent is too busy for you, or your home has been on the market for a long time, contact me. I’d love to help you get it sold!

From Grace Borzini
grace@oakshoresrealty.com