SPRING RUSH

The Spring Rush is on and we are getting showings and phone calls on our listings  like crazy!  We have about 60 listings, in all price ranges and areas and we are getting calls on most everything.   Sellers, if you are thinking about selling, now is the time and buyers are beginning to make offers.  Homes that are priced right and look good are moving.  Those are the two keys to success in this market, along with an agent that markets your property to the masses, including social media.  The "new normal" is here and it's long over due.  My forecast is that we are going to be back to 2003/2004 levels, in number of sales and pricing.  The over inflated values are done and things will be back to where we were.  As we have begun this "new normal" really consider what you are getting for the money you are spending, when selling your home.  If you do not have a full time real estate professional that is engaged in their business, don't waste your time or money.  Make sure they have access to the best tools that can help you get your home sold.

SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS

Spring is finally right around the corner, today was a nice sunny day and there seems to be quite a few folks out hitting the open houses circuit.  It's too early to do any yard work and nice enough that everyone wants to get out of the house.  We are fortunate here in Western Montana that our real estate market did not take a big plunge like other markets, our prices are down a little, but the inventory is good and buyers have begun to realize that rates are not going to get much better, in fact, they have no where to go but up at this point.

Sellers, if you are going to sell, my suggestion is to spend the next couple of weeks getting ready.  The more you do now to prepare, the better it will be when you are ready to hit the market.  We are listing 2 - 3 properties per week and the better they look, the quicker they sell, as long as they are price right.