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Pricing Strategy for Home Sales

If you’ve ever watched the show “The Price Is Right,” you know the only way to win the game is to be the one to correctly guess the price of the item up for bid without going over. ​ Three price strategy​ Less is More: Price slightly below market value increases the visibility of your listing and drive more buyers your way. This means more […]

Debunking Common Selling Myths

But I need $xx or I cannot afford to sell. ​ To be blunt, ‘need’ is not a factor to establish value.​ All we need is that one buyer who appreciates this home as much as we do. Most people’s home is special to them, so many people feel their house is worth more than their neighbors’.  ​ Who influences the buyer […]

Been There, Done That

I offer benefits unmatched by others:​ Personal Relationships. I work by referral only. Unlike most Realtors who spend most of their time seeking more and more customers, I use that time to be more attentive and considerate to your needs.​ Unique. We may not be a fit for each other. I don’t need to work with just anyone, I am selective and assess […]

The Changing Real Estate Business

The real estate industry has seen a major shift in the last couple of years; it can be Human vs machine …​ Amazon, iBuyer, Guaranteed Sale, Open Door, Opcity, Homestead Road, HomePartners, Redfin, Zillow, Hubuz, Make Me Move, Virtual Agent.​ These national technology-driven entries are now in real estate sales and competing against traditional real estate companies for your business. How will that affect you? ​ […]

Inventory & Home Prices

There’s one more factor, Interest Rates.  As Interest rates go down, home prices go up. For those waiting to buy until the prices go down, that may not happen. What’s best for you? Call me to discuss your options. Get In Touch Tom Slupske Realtor | Broker-Associate   Office: 763-235-7090     |   Text: 612-688-2030   |  email: […]

2021 Housing Market Forecast

To say 2020 was a year of surprises is an extreme understatement. What started off as a bright year for the housing market and the economy was soon derailed by a global pandemic and severe economic recession. As detailed by my colleague, George Ratiu, the economic rebound has been sharp, but is by no means complete […]