The Best Time of the Year to Buy or Sell a Home

People often wonder which months or seasons are the best time to buy or sell a home in San Antonio. In any given month, about one-third of all homes on the market here sell, so there's really no bad time.

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Is there a best time of year to sell or buy a home?
 
In San Antonio and the surrounding areas, houses sell all year long. In fact, in any given month of the entire year, 28% to 32% of homes on the market will sell, or about one-third. Since a third of the homes on the market sell in any given month, it really doesn't matter which month you choose to sell.
 
This June, there were 9,216 homes on the market, and last December, there were only 7,800. In the fall and winter, sellers actually have less competition. Sellers often decide to sell their home in the fall and winter to take advantage of all the competition when they want to buy in the spring and summer.

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Homes are selling during any
given month of the year in San Antonio.

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There are houses that are on the market and selling every month of the year.
 

We find that real estate sales primarily happen because of changes to a buyer’s life, like a new job, a raise that allows them to buy a newer home, having kids and needing a bigger home, divorce, retirement, or someone passing away. Simply put, life changes for people in and around this city every month of the year.
 

If you're thinking about buying a new home, I'd love to sit down and talk about your life and when the best time is to move based on your unique situation. If you have any questions about real estate, don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I'd love to help you out!

Unique Career Opportunity in San Antonio

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The Cathy Naiser Group is hiring! We’re looking for hardworking individuals that are hungry to succeed in the real estate industry. We’re one of the fastest growing teams in town, and we’re looking for experienced agents as well as people that we can build from the ground up. 

Our agents spend a lot of time on the phone, they study scripts, and they troubleshoot problems together. We have all the resources that you need in order to succeed in this industry.

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Your income is all up to you and how hard you’re willing to work for it.

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If you’re a good fit for our team you can make $60,000 and if you’re a great fit you can make $150,000. Your income is all up to you and how hard you’re willing to work for it.

We have a four-month junior training program with a base pay plus commission. This will help to get you through the first few months of your real estate career.

We’re not going to lie, this is very hard work and we’re only looking for the individuals that are willing to sacrifice to gain success. If you think you’re a good fit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Our Top 6 Upgrades to Transform Your San Antonio Home

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Lots of people tell me that it's not the time for them to buy or sell a home, but they just get tired of their current home. Here are six ways to upgrade your home right now.

The first way to spruce up your home is to declutter. We accumulate so many things; every surface of your house is probably covered with things you don't have time to put away, and you're probably done with all of it. Take the time to get rid of the things that you're not really fond of.

The second thing is to clean. There's nothing like a good spring cleaning in the middle of the fall, especially if you didn't have time for it in the spring. Clean out everything. Nothing feels better than a good clean house. If you don't have time to do that, treat yourself and hire someone to do it for you. You will feel so much better when you come home.

Add or rearrange lighting fixtures. Sometimes, the way the lights were installed when the house was built just doesn't work for you. Save up a little money and move some of those lights around. You could also upgrade the light fixtures. A lot of older homes have silver light fixtures. Upgrading to brushed bronze can make your home feel more modern.

While you're at it, go ahead and upgrade the home's hardware. That includes the hardware on the doors as well as sink and plumbing fixtures. Get them all to match and it will look like you have a new home.

Another thing you can do is repaint. Gray paint is a big trend lately. If you don't want to change your flooring and your flooring is tan, keep tan or taupe walls. That with white trim will make your house feel fresh and new.

Focus on decor. You can find so many good things to put on your wall and make your home seem more modern.

Those are our top six upgrades, but we'll throw a seventh one in for free: fresh flowers. Having a vase with fresh cut flowers always makes a house look good. You even feel better with flowers in the house. Your guests might think you did it for them, but it's actually a good thing to do for yourself.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. I would be happy to help you!

Get the Most Showings for Your Home

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Today, we'll discuss how to get the most showings possible. Sometimes, sellers sabotage their own listing by not providing easy access for agents to show the property. There are three different types of showings:

• Go-and-show - This is usually for vacant properties.
• Courtesy call - This showing is used when the owners still live in the home.
• Appointment - This is also an option for owner-occupied homes.

Most agents will schedule a buyer appointment for a certain timeframe, say between 1:00 and 3:00. The rest of their day is usually dedicated to other aspects of the real estate business. If you say no, then they will probably skip your house. Also, if the agent gives you a specific timeframe, they have already mapped out a route in your neighborhood. Again, if you cannot make that timeframe work, they will probably skip your home.

The courtesy call is the best way to have an easy showing process. The agent calls an hour or two in advance. If you are flexible with your time, this is a great option for you. Appointments are also great for pet owners who need to get the pets out of the home before showings.

If you have any questions about today's video, or about real estate in general, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have!

What's Happening with the San Antonio Real Estate Market?

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Today, we'll give you an update on the San Antonio real estate market.

Right now, we are in a seller's market. There are about 8,500 homes on the market. That may sound like a lot, but it's actually a very low amount, especially when compared to the 14,000 homes on market in 2011.

In addition to having a significantly lower supply, there is also very high demand for homes in San Antonio. When that happens, home prices go up. If you were thinking of selling, now is a great time to do so!

However, it's a good time for buyers as well. Interest rates are still low, around 4.125%, and they are trending up. As the rates go up, your buying power will change, and you won't be able to afford higher-priced homes like you can now.

If you are interested in buying or selling, or in doing both, please give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to help you!