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When you put your house on the market, you don\u2019t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast<\/strong>. But the thing is, nationally, it\u2019s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process. Here\u2019s what you need to realize.<\/p>\n

In every market right now, there\u2019s one clear exception:<\/p>\n

Well-priced, well-presented homes are still selling, and it\u2019s often faster than you\u2019d expect.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you can tap into that, you can still set yourself up to move quickly, too. Here\u2019s how to get it done.<\/p>\n

How Long It Takes To Sell Today<\/strong><\/h4>\n
According to Realtor.com<\/em>, homes are selling in about 52 days<\/a> right now. That\u2019s how long the process takes from the day it hits the market until closing day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
And while that may sound <\/em>slow to you, it\u2019s not slow<\/em>. It\u2019s normal<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
That\u2019s because it\u2019s pretty much right in line with what it was during the last normal years in the market (see 2018-2019 in the graph below):<\/em><\/p>\n
$\"a$ <\/a>It just feels <\/em>slow when you\u2019re eager to move \u2013 or when you think back a few years to when homes seemed to sell almost instantly.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s what matters most. The market is normalizing. Not at a standstill.<\/strong><\/p>\n
This is the norm for timing from start to finish. You may have an accepted offer in hand <\/em>even faster than this.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Markets Where Homes Still Sell Quickly, Even Now<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Zillow <\/em>says the typical home will go \u201cpending\u201d or \u201cunder contract\u201d in 19 days. <\/strong>Some homes even see it happen in as little as 7 days. <\/strong>It just depends on where you are<\/strong> \u2013 and how you prep <\/strong>your house.<\/p>\n
So, don\u2019t let the slowing pace of sales stress you out. Homes can still <\/em>sell fast, if they\u2019re positioned right.<\/p>\n
Just to show you, here\u2019s a quick look at some of the markets that are moving faster than the norm, according to Zillow (see map below). <\/em>This\u2019ll show you how different it can be based on where you live.<\/p>\n
$\"a$ <\/a>The key things you need to remember when looking at this visual:<\/p>\n
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It varies a lot based on where you live. <\/strong>Within the same state, individual neighborhoods or pockets may sell much faster than the norm.<\/li>\n
Even in slower moving states, you can still sell quickly.<\/strong> As the map shows, in those places there are still <\/em>homes that go under contract in as little as a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
So don\u2019t worry about if your state made either list. As Orphe Divounguy, Senior Economist at Zillow<\/em>, says:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe cream of the crop is still selling fast, even in markets that have slowed considerably<\/em><\/strong>. . .\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Big Reasons Some Homes Sit, and Some Sell Fast<\/strong><\/h4>\n
And here\u2019s the big secret. While location can definitely play a role, it\u2019s not just about location. <\/em><\/strong>It\u2019s about strategy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
Today\u2019s buyers are paying attention to condition<\/a>. They\u2019re comparing photos, upgrades, layout, location, and price. And they\u2019re choosing homes that feel move-in ready and well worth the value<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The homes that check those boxes? They\u2019re not sitting for long \u2013 no matter where they are.<\/strong><\/p>\n
As the Wall Street Journal <\/em>(WSJ) explains:<\/p>\n
\u201c. . .<\/em> some homes are still flying off the shelves.<\/em><\/strong> These houses are often in the Midwest or Northeast, where the lack of new construction keeps a lid on supply. Certain homes in other markets are selling quickly, too, <\/em>often when a home is move-in ready<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Because in any market \u2013 hot or not<\/em> \u2013 if a home is overpriced<\/a>, needs too much work, or just doesn\u2019t meet current buyer expectations, it\u2019s not going to sell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In this market, the sellers who win are the ones who get real about their house. They\u2019re honest about how their home compares to other listings, realistic about price, and they work with an agent who truly understands today\u2019s market and what it takes to sell.<\/p>\n
When your agent knows how to price strategically, spotlight the strengths of your home, and move quickly when the market gives clear signals, that\u2019s when the results follow.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
Today\u2019s housing market rewards the right strategy. Because even in a slower area, the homes that are priced realistically and positioned well are still selling \u2013 sometimes faster than you may expect.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Connect with a local agent if you\u2019re ready to make yours one of them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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