Motivated Seller - Make Me an Offer!

  

Even in a strong seller’s market, a homebuyer might hear the words, “Make me an offer.” 

For a nicely appointed home that is well priced, this can be a surprise. Being invited to write an offer can often give the buyer pause. Most buyers will immediately wonder if something is wrong with the home. Did they miss something that is causing the home to take longer to sell?  

While it could be that something is wrong with the home, it most likely just demonstrates the seller’s readiness to move. It could be that they have found another home or are motivated by a relocation, but it might also be that they are tired of keeping the home show-ready and are just anxious to be done with it.  

In this situation, it’s important for the homebuyer to listen to their agent. A buyer who hears, “Make me an offer,” often assumes this is an invitation to write a low-ball offer. The assumption is that the seller will take any offer just to get the home sold. The buyer thinks they’ve probably got this one in the bag! 

The buyer’s agent will be able to add context to the situation and provide reasonable suggestions for price and terms. Even when invited to write an offer, home sellers will not discount their home if there is no need to do so, and sending an offer below market value might insult the seller and prevent a counter-offer or acceptance—causing the buyer to miss out on a desirable home.  

Buying and selling real estate is emotional on both sides. Serious buyers and sellers are both eager to find the right deal, but foolish bargains are rare. When hearing, “Make me an offer,” the best move is to consider the home and then rely on the advice of the buyer’s agent about the next steps.

Call me today if you need assistance.

A quick 'Happy Thanksgiving' message from Neli Spurrell

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Early Organizing For A Stress Free Thanksgiving

 

Make a Plan

Get out a notebook, your calendar, and a pen and brainstorm Thanksgiving. Start thinking about a menu, figure out when you need to go shopping, and contemplate what prep can be done on what days.

Enlist Guests to Help By Bringing Something

Everyone loves to taste new items. This will give a variety and more food to go around.
Another option is to delegate an entire course to a guest, like appetizers, drinks, or dessert.
 

Make Your Menu

Now that you know what the guests are bringing, you can begin planning your own shopping, prep, and cooking.

Stick With What You Know

If you're hosting Thanksgiving, you know your guests expect to see, like turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pie. If you want a little variety here are a few sides that might be a hit.

    Brussels Sprouts Gratin
    Loaded Mashed Potatoes
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Pomegranate
    Cranberry  Dip

Make a Grocery List

Organize your shopping list the way the store is laid out: produce, meat, dairy, canned goods, grains, baking, and snacks.

Get Your Serving Dishes Ready

Pull out all of the necessary serving dishes and utensils, too, and make sure they are ready to go.

Schedule Food Prep

Tasks like chopping vegetables and baking pies can be done a day or two ahead of time. Whatever you can do ahead without sacrificing quality, do it. It'll save you time, effort, and stress on meal day.


Tableware Inventory

Inventory place settings, linens, the room around the table, and chairs. Do you have enough for the number of guests you're expecting? Double-check your serving dishes too.

Beverage Station

Are you going to set up a separate area for soda, water, and wine? Since you'll be busy on Thanksgiving day, it might make sense to let your guests help themselves. It makes sense to set up a beverage station.

Plan Decorations

There's no need to go overboard. Plan your table decor, flowers, candles, and mini gourds.

Make a Thanksgiving Day Timeline

Include, at a minimum, the following elements: breakfast, appetizers, sit-down dinner, and dessert.

Chances are it will not as perfect as you have planned. With a few early organization tips, you will feel more at ease and in control.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Tight Seller's Market? Consider New Construction Homes

 

Most of the country is experiencing a very tight real estate market. Inventory levels are historically low, perhaps owing to the concern of strangers traipsing through the home during this time.

Additionally, because most people are staying home, they have been able to focus on their property and how it fits into their lifestyle, emphasizing the need to right-size their environment. With properly-priced homes moving quickly off the market, homebuyers are frustrated. 

For those who can be flexible with their timing, new construction offers an appealing alternative to the resale market. New construction offers the buyer a fresh, blank canvas on which to create their perfect home. In any market, this can be appealing, but when resale inventory is low, this is even more attractive. Yet, new construction is more than modern floor plans and beautiful finishes. 

Before buying new construction, it’s important to ask a few questions first: 

 •How long will the property take to build, and what possible delays could affect that time frame? How does that timeline fit in with selling your current home or finding interim housing?

 •Is your completion date affected by the sale or occupancy of other units or phases? 

 •What is included in the base unit and what are the additional costs for custom add-on options? 

 •What are the HOA (homeowner’s association) fees and what do they cover?

 In addition, it’s important to understand the exact location of the new home and any planned developments or improvements which could affect the home in the future – road noise, parking or traffic congestion, view, etc.  

For those trying to compete in this resale seller’s market, it could be time to buy new. Developers are offering some great incentives in this climate, and it can be a great alternative for those with a little time to wait. 

Contact me today if you want to consider new construction.  There are new build homes available now. We also have builders you can connect with. Always have your buyer's agent working with you and the builder.

NEW LISTING! 710 E LINDEN ST ROCKPORT, TX 78382

 

NEW LISTING! 

710 E LINDEN ST ROCKPORT, TX 78382

A brand NEW coastal darling! This 2-2-2 beach cottage will steal your heart! Convenient located in Rockport, minutes from everything... Downtown artsy shops, bays for fishing & kayaking, beach, restaurants! Perfect for EASY weekenders or forever home! Open & efficient concept, kitchen island-breakfast area with granite and stainless appliances, vinyl plank wood style floors through out the entire house. Modern bathrooms and beautiful trees for curb appeal. No HOA! Spacious 2 car garage to park your boat! Check it out fast, it won't last!

MLS #: R134221A

 

 

New Listing Fulton, Texas - 109 Lighthouse Cove, Fulton, TX 78358

 

109 Lighthouse Cove, Fulton, TX 78358

NO HOA - POOL -  WATERFALL 

 

This coastal home with a new POOL is so cool! Built by Hogan Homes with the best efficiency and sophisticated design plan that includes an open foyer entrance, oversized windows with great natural light and open living space with high ceilings, crown molding and architecture details. Enjoy your spacious kitchen with granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash with glass details, tall wood cabinets, pantry and stainless appliances and no carpet!! Extra den-office space, air conditioned double garage. Large split bedrooms from master suite with double sink, tiled shower with double shower head and master closet multi-level hanging rods with access to the laundry room for easy house chores! Relaxing and inviting covered back patio with an outdoor fireplace, lots space to have BBQ and great size pool for fun playing! Community is convenient located with easy access to HWY 35 to Corpus, min. from EVERYTHING in Rockport-Fulton, shopping, fishing and beach! NO HOA! Hurry to call it home!

Listing No. R134199A

Call me today! NELIDA SPURRELL (NELI) REALTOR®

SPEARS & CO. REAL ESTATE

Rockport TX 78382

361-790-SOLD (7653)

214-597-8751 Cell