Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Thinking of Selling? Now is the Time to List Your Lake Gaston Home


by: Barney Watson - RE/MAX On The Lake 
Broker REALTOR® / Managing Partner

Everyone knows early springtime is when we see many new listings in the Lake Gaston area. Some homeowners might feel it is worthwhile to wait until late April or May to list their property.


When new listings hit the market the competition increases.  We have buyers looking to buy their Lake Gaston homes now. They want to get their property ready and be settled in before first day of spring!  The longer you wait to get your home on the market the likelihood you will find more competition.


Make sure you choose a full-time local REALTOR® that will provide you with market statistics in writing.  The most important thing you can do when listing your home is to price it correctly the first time.  When arriving at a realistic asking price for your home, a full-time local REALTOR® can help you decide a realistic asking price. Remember, market value is: what a potential buyer is willing to pay for your property.  How much you paid, the tax value or how much you will need to satisfy your future plans means nothing to the willing and able buyer.


Interest rates are still low but predicted to go higher between now and the end of the year.  Don’t wait, if you are thinking of selling your Lake Gaston property, get it on the market now.

Call Barney at 252-532-3274 or visit his website at www.barneywatson.com.  Barney is a full-time local REALTOR® & Managing Partner at RE/MAX On The Lake.

A Beautiful Lake Gaston Sunset - taken by: Barney Watson RE/MAX On The Lake