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Q & A with the real estate expertc

READY TO SELL FOR MORE? ASK ALLISON VAN WIG

Q Dear Allison, My market and confirming that it is If you have equity on your ask yourself is… are you ready

family will be growing a good decision for my family. side and find yourself with to sell? If your answer is yes,
again soon! While we
current mortgage and provide
haven’t been in a rush - Matt enough equity to pay off your then it’s time to get started.
You’ve already completed a

to sell our current home as there Dear Matt, The at least a 20% down payment— few updates to your home,
is plenty of room, we have been A it’s a good time to upgrade. Or, so before you list you’ll need
hoping to start looking for a decision to sell your if you’re already out of debt or to find out it’s current value
larger space with more upgrades. house can’t be based close to it with enough cash in and listing price based on
We’ll be financially set when solely on market conditions, the bank to purchase a home comparisons in your market.
we go to buy our new home but the good news is that it is and keep an emergency fund You’ll also need to begin
and we’ve completed several a great market for sellers. The then it might be taken as a sign thinking about staging and
updates of our own so that the limited inventory continues that you are financially mature. landscaping, and finally, your
house is ready to sell when we go to raise home prices. And the With enough in the bank to strategy for negotiating offers. Allison Van Wig
to list it. I’ve heard it’s a good latest data shows that nearly afford to buy a home, you If you’re ready to get started (CA BRE #00985700) is the
time to enter the market, so half of recently sold properties might be ready to purchase the on these tasks, or would like Owner of Van Wig & Associates
I’m hoping to discuss with you were on the market for less than one that exceeds your previous additional information, please you can call or email her at:
whether my peers are correct a month. This is especially true needs and expectations. give me or my team a call. 562-882-1581 or
when it comes to selling in the in high demand neighborhoods. The real question you must We’re here to help. n Allison@superbroker.com

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