If you’ve talked real estate with me lately, you’ve probably heard me say:
“The market is a little weird right now.”
That’s my highly technical real estate term.
We’ll see a great house in North Fort Worth, Haslet, Keller or around the Alliance area that looks like it should sell immediately—and it takes some time. Then another home hits the market and surprises everyone.
So, is now a good time to buy or sell?
The answer has a lot more to do with your situation than the latest headline.
If you’re thinking about buying
I want buyers looking beyond just the sales price.
What will the monthly payment actually be? How long do you plan to stay? Does the location fit your life? Are there opportunities to negotiate that weren’t available a few years ago?
Having more choices can actually be a good thing—as long as you know what to look for.
If you’re thinking about selling
Today’s buyers have options, which means price, condition, presentation and marketing all matter.
The strategy for a home in Haslet may not be exactly the same as one in Keller, Northlake, Justin or another North Fort Worth neighborhood.
That’s why I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all real estate advice.
My advice?
Don’t buy because someone says you’re going to “miss your chance.”
And don’t sell because a headline makes you nervous.
Look at your family, finances, goals and season of life.
At Martin Realty Group, that’s part of our Fans First approach. Our job isn’t to talk you into a transaction. It’s to help you make a great decision.
Sometimes my advice is, “I think it’s time.”
Sometimes it’s, “I’d stay right where you are.”
I’m completely comfortable with both.
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