Each year, as the market shifts and market dynamics change, we observe changes in the types of clients we generally see emerging to brave the market of the moment. As we are still finding the Twin Cities to be a market that is low on inventory, with houses being snapped up within the first few hours on the market, we have also noticed a shift in our client base. 

Here are the 3 of the most common reasons the buyers and sellers are calling us for help these days: 

1. Not enough space. Square footage needs change as families change or general needs change. Many clients are working from home or adding children to their clan and find that these changes require more space than they needed previously. This makes a move essential in many cases.
2. Relocation. Whether for a job opportunity or a desired change of scenery, we have lots of clients moving in and out of the Twin Cities, and we're happy to help with this transition. 
3. Equity opportunity. Several of our clients were unable to move in the past, because that hadn't built up enough equity to have a sufficient down payment for the next home. Due to the great increase in our sale prices, they are now able to come away from their sale with sufficient funds to make the move they wanted to make years ago. Though they may fear not being able to find the right next home, we have been very successful in planning for their purchase and we work closely with our loan professionals to make their moves successful and find the right home! 

Do you find yourself wondering if this market is the right market for YOU to make a move, given your unique situation? Give me a call! I'm always happy to consult with you and share market information that will help you to discern your next best steps. 

We love marketing homes! Why? Because this is where strategy and creativity come together. Marketing stretches us, as a team, to keep up with the latest trends and to continually add, change and  perfect the customized marketing strategy employed for each one of our listings. This is really fun stuff and we take marketing seriously, as this is how we have been able to net our clients more money than the average agent in our market year after year. Here are a few ways momentum marketing helps you as a seller:

• When buyers see a lot of people coming through your home, there is a sense of urgency for them to get their offer put together-NOW. This often results in multiple offers and optimal net dollar back to you!
• When buyers and their agents can access all information and supplements immediately (we even offer an unbranded booklet for agents to use as their own!), they have all the information they need to make a decision NOW. This can lead to multiple offers and optimal net dollar back to you!
• When buyers find professional, comprehensive, beautiful marketing materials and photos with commentary that highlights details that are of value but need explaining or highlighting, your home is positioned as a more attractive and valuable property to buyers. This just may lead to multiple offers and certainly leads to optimal net dollar back to you!

We are always working to make your moving experience fun (less stress) and fruitful (awesome results). Let us know how we can help you-we are happy to help!

For this week’s Seller Summary, we are talking about prep tips for selling a luxury home. Some of the prep is very the much as any other home, but there are differences that should be taken care of before the home is listed. What are they? Watch our video to find out more.

Welcome to 2017!  Spring Fever has already begun, with sellers prepping to sell and buyers excited for new inventory to enter the market.  All sellers desire top dollar and a quick and smooth sale, so I thought I would start the year out with a few tips for sellers!
 1) Make it “Pretty”: You have seen the model homes and how they look like someone could live there but no one does?  And recall how it is as though angels start singing when you walk into this perfectly appointed space that you could literally move right into?  Yes!  That is what buyers want to feel like as they enter and tour your “not exactly new construction” listing. The biggest money makers are simple: declutter, paint and make it look “pretty!”
 2) Get Going and Beat Your Neighbor: Well, don’t actually beat your neighbor, but beat them to the market!  Statistics have shown that when one house in the neighborhood pops up for sale, usually 1-3 others pop up soon after.  Not sure why, but if you want to beat the competition that is planning their move as you read, call us now, so we can get the plan in motion and beat the rest of the sellers who are going toplan their way right past the spring boom!
 3) Price it Right or Get There QUICKLY!: I cannot say that an over priced home has never been in our inventory, and yet our advice is always to price it right in the first place.  If you believe it is priced right and the market is telling you otherwise (no offers, few showings), you have to move on it quickly before more competition hits the market and you lose your spot as next house to be SOLD and off the market.
 Sounds simple, right?  Don’t get overwhelmed with the prospect of your next move-Call The Angela Sadat Group today and we will take the reigns and handle all of the details for you.  Our goals is for you to experience a “No Worries” listing experience, so you can relax and know that we are watching the market every day, guiding your process and making sure that your house is sold for the most money possible and in the shortest amount of time.  Talk to you soon!