Spring Market Tips

March 7, 2022

What to Look for in the Spring Market

With the change of seasons and the weather getting warmer, many potential home buyers are beginning to ponder the idea of whether purchasing a home is in their future. Since 2021 proved to be a unique market for so many homebuyers, many are questioning what this spring market is going to entail.

General Tips

When approaching the real estate market, many initially feel intimidated. Here are a few general tips and tricks to help ease the stress of starting the homebuying process.

Research should be at the beginning stages of looking into buying a home. It’s important to research the values of homes in your desired neighborhood. Seeing the prices of these homes will give you knowledge and a general expectation of how the market is running. For many buyers, it is key to see what the neighborhood has to offer. Examples are through the community, crime rate, and school system ratings.

The next stage is finding an agent that works directly in the area that interests you. Many agents have access to off-market properties that can aid your search and make the processes much quicker than only looking at properties on your own. Hundreds of other buyers are seeing the properties you view online. Off-market properties can be essential in purchasing a home without any hassle.

With the increase of potential buyers in the approaching spring market, it is critical to make yourself stand out. Having a pre-approval letter will generously help you get to the closing table. This letter shows the seller that you have been preparing to purchase a home and are ready for the next steps.

Inventory

In the spring of 2022, we will still be seeing lower inventory and a higher demand for houses. This means the spring market will still be defined as competitive. However, it will not replicate the previous year in 2021. The market is beginning to shift where both buyers and sellers are shortly entering a more normalized market.

Mortgage Rates

When purchasing a home, it is always important to stick to a budget that is affordable to you to prevent buyer’s remorse. Prices will rise slower than last year’s market. Buyers looking to score a lower rate should act soon and start the pre-approval process. A benefit of the current mortgage rates is the predictions of more upcoming flexibility with the type of loans. Regarding the purchasing contract, alternating terms at the closing table are realistic.

In order to stay ahead of the game this spring, homebuyers should already be preparing themselves for the next few months. There is no better time than now to act on the potential home opportunities for you and your family!

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