Thursday, November 7, 2024 / by Derek Gutting
Top Reasons to Sell Your Home During the Winter
When most people think about selling their home, spring and summer usually come to mind. However, selling your home during the winter months can offer some surprising advantages that can help you close the deal quickly and for a great price. While it might seem unconventional, winter presents unique opportunities in the real estate market. Here are the top reasons why you should consider listing your home during this chilly season.
1. Lower Competition
One of the biggest perks of selling your home during the winter is the reduced competition. The spring market is typically flooded with listings, making it harder for your home to stand out. In winter, there are fewer homes available, giving your listing the attention it deserves. Fewer competing properties mean more potential buyers focusing on your home, which can lead to quicker offers and even better terms.
2. Serious Buyers Only
Winter buyers are often more serious and motivated. ! ...
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 / by Derek Gutting
What is going on with the real estate industry? I keep hearing about changes going on with Realtor commissions?
By: Derek Gutting, The Gutting Group / Keller Williams Realty, Carmel, Indiana
Based on the questions and conversations I get frequently, I am assuming you are as confused as most people are about what is going on with the real estate industry and the NAR Settlement that is waiting final approval. The media’s erroneous messaging has not helped anything, that's for sure. I will summarize in the most simplest of terms.
The NAR Settlement requires the following TWO practice changes that will be implemented in Realtor MLS’s. These practices must take place August 17, 2024.
1) Buyer Agency Representation Agreement. All buyers will be required to sign a Buyer Agency Agreement with their agent before “touring/viewing” a home. Exception: t ...
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Monday, January 8, 2024 / by Derek Gutting
2024 Real Estate Expectations
From all of us at The Gutting Group we wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year. We hope 2024 has welcomed you with renewed vigor and excitement for all that the year has ahead.
Summarizing the 2023 real estate market, the NUMBER OF SALES were down drastically. In the US, the number of existing home sales ended up at roughly 4.1M. To put it in perspective, that is essentially the same number of homes that sold in 2008, during the great recession. Between 2009 - 2022, we averaged about 5.2M-5.3M existine ...
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