“How much can I expect to get for my home in Myrtle Beach?”

Information is a valuable commodity for anyone selling a home today. This Monday morning series – Answers to the Ten Most Common Questions Home Sellers Ask – is designed to provide you with the information you need to make good real estate decisions in today’s market. More information is also available on my new website - BarbaraChartier.com.

Question # 3 – “How much can I expect to get for my home in Myrtle Beach?”

Know Your Competition – For the most part, pricing will depend on how much similar homes are selling for. It’s important to know your competition, even though each home is different. The best price is one that takes all of the property’s advantages and disadvantages into account as well as market trends and the goals of the seller.

Market trends have a big impact on sales prices. When the market is trending up, patient sellers may set a price slightly higher than that of similar property. In a buyer’s market, when prices are trending down, the homes that sell are priced slightly below similar homes in order to generate buyer interest. In general, you can expect to get less for your property in Myrtle Beach today than you could have six months or a year ago.

Next Week – “How long will it take for my home to sell?”

All ten answers to these common questions are available on request. Just call my 24/7 hotline, toll-free, at 1-888-494-8654, Ext 225 and follow the recorded directions. I’ll get them in the mail to you within 48 hours.

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