by David Brown (pictured with dog "Shaman" )

What You Need to Know to Sell Your Home in the Salem Real Estate Market.

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY IN THIS MARKET?

If you have been trying to sell or plan to sell your home in this market then you know that you have competition. Banks, foreclosures, motivated sellers are all looking for buyers.

Buyers are out there but they are picky and want a bargain.


It used to be that when you listed your home you knew a friend or neighbor who was a realtor and that was enough. Now, because of the market, sellers are looking for brokers who are aggressive in internet marketing, negotiating, and creative problem solving. You just found one.

Read the testimonials about my services in these areas and then let's talk about getting your home sold so that you can move - forward. Testimonials for David Brown >

Things to Consider :

1. Use an experienced broker who has a strong internet presence.
2. Look for a distinctive internet marketing plan in addition to but beyond the same old MLS, newspaper ads and open houses.

Have to or Want To ?

Do you have to sell or want to sell? In this market you are competing with those that have to sell due to mortgage problems including short sales and bank owned foreclosures, or who have to move from Salem due to a job change out of town. It's a tough market for sellers but only if you try to price your home above the market, and do not have the strong marketing of your home on the internet. Even then there are no guarantees. Additional strategies are described below.

Navigating a Minefield

What we say for buyers also applies to sellers: As brokers, we have seen time and time again the need for our services regardless of whatever level of sophistication and knowledge our clients have. The current market , lending requirements, inspections, negotiating, documentation, and all the other aspects of a successful real estate transaction involve a potential minefield that can be crossed much more easily with an experienced broker. Documentation, due diligence, creative problem solving, and marketing all are important. If you are planning to sell your home in this market, would want to consider a broker who has experience with al of these areas as well as having a top ranking on Goggle and can show you how over 6500 listings have been viewed from their web site in a 30 day period? More viewings = more showings = more offers.

This Really Happens All the Time :

Many people do not know how much a broker can help their sales process until we get into it and a number of things come up that need to be dealt with. So, what you need to know besides the obvious that is available is the expertise of a broker who represents your best interests and has a common goal of helping you get what you want in real estate in this market.

Contact me only if you want excellent service and a commitment to work hard for your best interests in getting your real estate transaction done as smoothly as possible, from offer until close of escrow. Not all brokers are alike. Read some testimonials to learn more >

Contact me by phone, text message, or email. I will respond asap and look forward to talking with you.

David Brown

503-302-2333

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