{"id":3157,"date":"2017-10-08T11:05:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-08T15:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=3157"},"modified":"2019-07-15T06:46:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T10:46:52","slug":"buyers-market-home-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/08\/buyers-market-home-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer’s market home selling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Home Buyer’s market (infographic from nar.Realtor)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As winter approaches, many home sellers will be contemplating their next move after their homes have not sold.  It is likely that a volatile housing market awaits home sellers during the first half of 2018.  If you’re planning to list your home, you should have a selling plan<\/a> that is able to adjust to market conditions quickly.  In other words, know about home selling in a buyer’s market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news for home sellers is that this year\u2019s home sale prices continue to climb, as the September 26th 20-city composite of the S&P Corelogic Case Shiller National Home Price Index<\/a> (spindices.com) revealed.  The national index during July increased 5.8 percent compared to the same period last year, while the Washington DC area realized a 3.3 percent year over year gain.  However, there is expectation home sale prices may moderate or even slightly decrease in the first quarter of 2018 because of Fed policy and other market forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David M. Blitzer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices stated in the release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile home prices continue to rise, other housing indicators may be leveling off. Sales of both new and existing homes have slipped since last March. The Builders Sentiment Index published by the National Association of Home Builders also leveled off after March. Automobiles are the second largest consumer purchase most people make after houses. Auto sales peaked last November and have been flat to slightly lower since. The housing market will face two contradicting challenges during the rest of 2017 and into 2018<\/strong>. First, rebuilding following hurricanes across Texas, Florida and other parts of the south will lead to further supply pressures. Second, the Fed\u2019s recent move to shrink its balance sheet<\/a> could push mortgage rates upward.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Of course, home sale price indices only show sale prices for homes that sell.\u00a0 And while home sale prices are increasing back to record levels in many areas, the volume of homes sold during 2017 so far is disappointing.\u00a0 According to a September 20th<\/sup> NAR news release (realtor.nar), August\u2019s existing home sales dropped 1.7 percent.\u00a0 The Pending Home Sale Index for August dropped 2.6 percent, which made the NAR revise their 2017 home sale forecast<\/a> to be \u201cslightly below the pace set in 2016.\u201d\u00a0 Home sale volume in the first quarter of 2018 may also lag due to continued lack of inventory and anticipated increasing mortgage interest rates.\u00a0 Lawrence Yun, cheif NAR economist, quipped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe supply and affordability headwinds would have likely held sales growth just a tad above last year, but coupled with the temporary effects from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, sales in 2017 now appear will fall slightly below last year…The good news is that nearly all of the missed closings for the remainder of the year will likely show up in 2018, with existing sales forecast to rise 6.9 percent.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Since these are August sales figures from the NAR, it is an unfortunate truth that August sales were not really affected by hurricanes. Mostly because hurricane Harvey hit Texas the very last days of August and Irma hit Florida in September.\u00a0The main affects of the hurricanes disruption to existing home sales will be seen in September’s statistics. And “missed closings” is a euphemism for phantom closings, because they don’t really exist. So, with regard to sliding home sales, you should take Yun’s “headwinds” of supply and affordability very seriously.
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Home selling in 2018, a buyer’s market?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Home sellers positioning themselves solely on this year\u2019s home sale prices may be in for a rude awakening next year.  Sellers may feel as if the market is getting soft, however that may change the latter half of 2018 as home prices moderate.  Sellers will need to be reasonable<\/a>.  They will need to have awareness of many factors besides home sale prices, including existing home sales volume and neighborhood sale trends.  Including home selling in a buyer’s market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re planning to sell your home, you will need to play to your audience (home buyers), and listen to their feedback.  Know how to sell in 2018.  Prepare your home<\/a> before listing it in the MLS by repairing deferred maintenance and possibly making updates.  Home buyers have a track record of paying more for a home that has been totally renovated.  However, if you don\u2019t completely repair and\/or update your home, be prepared to lower your sale price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be flexible to quickly adjust<\/a> to a seemingly buyer’s market. Feedback is highly important to get other\u2019s perspectives about your home.  However, take Realtor feedback with a grain of salt.  Instead, have your agent collect buyer feedback<\/a> at open houses. Home buyers tend to be more honest when giving feedback, and it can be especially helpful in a buyer’s market.  If the consensus is that the price is too high, the price may actually be too high.  If buyers are turned off by the condition and\/or curb appeal of the home, consider making repairs or lowering price to reflect the condition.  If they are focused on your d\u00e9cor, consider hiring a professional stager to make the home more appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than a soft market, we are experiencing the struggle for a balanced market due to an inventory shortage and sharply decreasing affordability.  The last year and a half has been all about the home seller.  However, 2018 will be about the home buyer.  Home selling in a volatile or buyer’s market can be challenging. If you\u2019re planning a sale, be realistic about your home\u2019s condition and value. Over pricing your home<\/a> from the start can make your home languish on the market, which could get you a much lower price if it sells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Dan Krell
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As winter approaches, many home sellers will be contemplating their next move after their homes have not sold.  It is likely that a volatile housing market awaits home sellers during the first half of 2018.  If you’re planning to list your home, you should have a selling plan that is able to adjust to market … <\/p>\n

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