Selling your home with Sojourn

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Will We Remain in a Seller’s Market in 2021 and 2022?

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Remember studying the 1850s-era Gold Rush in your 7th grade American history class? Everybody went wild, ditching their day jobs, heading west and wading into mountain streams with a pan and a dream.

That’s what this real estate market feels like. The new Gold Nugget is housing and there’s a crazy rush to snap up homes no matter what the cost—many times leaving logic at the curb.

Compared to last year, the average home price in the Central Texas real estate market has risen 25% and the number of listings has decreased by a whopping 75%, according to the 2021 Texas Real Estate Research Center and Texas Association of REALTORS®.

For potential buyers AND sellers, this seems like a market that’s gotten completely out of control. Read more

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How to Handle Multiple Offers on Your House

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Thanks to the current economic climate, home sales are breaking all kinds of records. Not only are properties selling extremely quickly, they’re also bringing in top dollar prices. That’s a win-win, right? You’ve got a house—why not cash in that equity in this fantastic sellers’ market?

Many homeowners are doing just that—but they’re facing an unusual problem. As soon as their home’s listing hits the market, they’re faced with multiple offers. Yep, you read that right. Multiple offers. Read more

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What Is the Best Time of Year to Sell My House?

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Are you considering selling your home? Like most of us, you probably don’t take on an enormous life change very often—so it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by your choices when deciding to cash in on your home’s value.

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Why You Need to Hire a Realtor

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Until you’ve experienced all the steps involved in a property purchase, it’s tough to imagine how incredibly complicated it can be. For many buyers and sellers, the process is a lot like learning a foreign language—with really important consequences if you get don’t get the lingo just right.

That’s why having a trustworthy guide during a real estate transaction is so important. If you’re considering putting your house on the market or purchasing a property soon, strongly consider enlisting professional help. Think of a REALTOR® as a superhero—someone who appears by your side grabs your arm and leads you out of danger. While that might sound overly dramatic, the concept is solid—a real estate transaction requires expert leadership to keep you safely moving toward your goal.

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Prep That Property—Easy Fixes to Showcase Your House

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You’ve moved past any hesitation about selling your home and now you’re ready to (literally) get going. But how do you maximize your home’s potential so it will sell quickly for the price you deserve?

Consider this easy to-do list for ways to make an enormous impact on how your home shows to a buyer.

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