The Robin Group has experienced an incredible amount of growth in the last year or so. In fact, just last year, we were privileged to help 207 families with their real estate needs! We couldn’t do this without you, so thank you so much for the referrals you’ve sent our way!
Because we’ve been so busy, we have a few positions open right now! First, we’re looking for a transaction coordinator. Applicants for this position should be a team player who is detail-oriented and someone who is looking to grow within the organization. This person needs to be able to put out fires and deliver a very high level of customer service. This position is important because they will be assisting our clients with the biggest financial decision of their lives!
We are also looking for talent in our sales department. If you or anyone you know is driven to achieve a higher level of success than what you’re currently doing, please reach out to us! We would love to hear from you and maybe even work together down the road!
Our team just returned from the Keller Williams National Convention that was held right here in New Orleans. We were privileged to have around 30,000 other Keller Williams agents right in our backyard! In his Vision Speech, Gary Keller shared some wonderful news about the market that I think you should be aware of:
The national price average is at $222,400.
Home sales are at a historic high.
We’re at the end of a 7-10 year cycle.
Now is the time to sell before the market declines.
This is probably the last spring prices will be this high.
Interest rates are still at historic lows (around 3.5%!)
This is just a brief overview of the national marketplace, but one thing is abundantly clear: conditions don’t get much better for buying and selling real estate. If you’ve been on the fence about making a move, there’s no reason to wait. Now is the time to take advantage of the market while it’s at a high point!
If you have any questions about the market in your area, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me!
Today we are going to discuss a key step in the home selling process, how long it actually takes to close on a home after you’ve already gone under contract.
The real answer is that it varies, as a closing can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to go through. Usually, you are looking at a 30-45 day closing period. It really depends on the buyer’s situation, especially the type of loan they have. If a buyer is paying with cash, for example, the closing might only take 2 weeks. If they have a rural development loan, that might take closer to 60 days.
Keep in mind that in today’s market we are selling homes that have been on the market from 1 to 30 days, so we are seeing homes stay on the market for an average of 60 days from the time they are listed until the sale is final. If you’re thinking about selling in the spring market, now is a good time to contact us so we can show you how to get your home ready for the market.
If you have any questions or you’re thinking about selling, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to help out any way we can!
