How Is The Market?

The first thing most home buyers want to know is how the market is performing.

Is it a Buyers' Market or a Seller's Market?

What factors Influence the Marketplace in their favor?

When are prices lower?

Inventory - It's a Buyers Market When Inventory Is High

It's a Buyers Market when inventory is high and competition from other buyers is low. This happens seasonally every year, usually between the 4th of July and Christmas (Summer, Fall, and Winter).

Spring is the selling season. Prices start inching up in January, and the market really heats up right after the Super Bowl.

Competition From Other Buyers?

During the spring multiple offers are received for homes driving up prices. That's why Spring is called the "Selling Season". This is especially true when inventory is low.

Competition For Good Schools?

School Quality has a big effect on prices. In the East Bay, for example, school quality is the reason why home values are lower in Hayward, medium in Union City, and higher in Fremont. But there are less obvious areas with good schools. Don't overlook good schools in more affordable areas such as Livermore, or the Arroyo High School district in San Lorenzo!

Do Your Research

Make a list of what's important to you... Good Schools? Short Commute? Well Maintained Home? More expensive fully upgraded interior or nicely maintained original interior to save money?

You can call me to set up an automated search to find available homes for sale matching your criteria once your list is complete.

Real Estate Questions?

Please feel free to call me if you have questions about real estate, such as:

Closing Costs:

• What are they?
• How are they calculated?
• Are they higher in Hayward?
• How much on average?
• Call me if you would like a free Buyer Net Sheet estimating what closing costs will be on your purchase.

Evaluating a Home

• What to look for?
• How to get Inspections and Disclosures?
• How to estimate an Offer Price?

Inventory Counts in Your Area?

• I have current and historical Inventory Counts for the entire East Bay Area and San Francisco that I am willing to share with you.

Buyer Rebate?

• How much is the Rebate to Buyers that Flat Rate Realty gives back?
• See how much my Other Buyers have Saved.

The free Buyer Net Sheet will estimate how much of your Buyer Closing Costs will be covered by my Buyer Rebate.

The more you understand about the process...

...the better your purchasing decisions will be