For Sellers Archives - Home Find Guru https://www.homefindguru.com/category/for-sellers/ North Merro Atlanta Real Estate Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:40:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.homefindguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-Guru-Logo-Head-favion-32x32.png For Sellers Archives - Home Find Guru https://www.homefindguru.com/category/for-sellers/ 32 32 Buyer Demand Is Stronger Than Many Headlines Suggest https://www.homefindguru.com/2026/07/22/buyer-demand-is-stronger-than-many-headlines-suggest/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:56:06 +0000 https://www.homefindguru.com/?p=16270 If you are considering selling your home, recent housing headlines may have you wondering whether buyers are still in the market. Higher mortgage rates, longer selling times, and reports of buyers delaying their plans can make the housing market appear nearly inactive. The reality is more encouraging. The market may be moving more slowly than […]

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]]> If you are considering selling your home, recent housing headlines may have you wondering whether buyers are still in the market. Higher mortgage rates, longer selling times, and reports of buyers delaying their plans can make the housing market appear nearly inactive.

The reality is more encouraging.

The market may be moving more slowly than it did during the buying frenzy of a few years ago, but slower does not mean stopped. Buyers are still purchasing homes, and current pending-sales data shows that demand has remained surprisingly durable.

In fact, more single-family homes are going under contract now than during the same period in either of the previous two years. That is especially noteworthy because this is typically the point in the year when housing activity begins to ease.

For homeowners considering a sale, this is an important market signal.

Pending Sales Reveal What Buyers Are Actually Doing

Pending home sales are properties with accepted contracts that have not yet reached closing. Because they measure recent buyer decisions, they provide a timely indication of current housing demand.

According to HousingWire Data, pending single-family home sales in 2026 are running above comparable levels from both 2024 and 2025.

The graph does not suggest that every market is crowded with buyers or that every home will receive immediate offers. It does, however, confirm that buyers have not disappeared. Even if activity rises and falls in the coming weeks, the current pace remains stronger than it has been during the past two years.

That should provide some reassurance to homeowners who have postponed selling because they believe there are not enough buyers.

Serious buyers are still moving forward.

Many have reached a point where waiting no longer makes sense. Families need additional space, employees relocate for new opportunities, retirees change their living arrangements, and homeowners decide that their current property no longer meets their needs. These life changes continue regardless of where mortgage rates stand.

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors, explains:

“A late spring buyer rush – even with mortgage rates not budging – is an indication of pent-up housing demand and consumers’ acceptance of above-6% mortgage rates as the new normal.”

This helps explain why today’s active buyers are often highly motivated. Many have already spent months watching mortgage rates and waiting for better conditions. They are no longer simply browsing to see what is available. They are shopping because they have a reason to move and, in many cases, a specific timeline.

Those are precisely the buyers a properly marketed home needs to attract.

What Sellers Should Understand

Stronger pending-sales activity does not mean every property will sell quickly or at any price.

Today’s housing market gives buyers more choices than they had during the most competitive years. Buyers can compare properties carefully, negotiate when appropriate, and wait for a home that offers the right combination of condition, location, features, and price.

For sellers, preparation and strategy matter again.

A home that is priced above what the local market supports may remain available while competing properties go under contract. Poor presentation, deferred maintenance, weak photography, and ineffective marketing can also limit buyer interest.

Sellers who prepare their homes properly, establish a market-supported asking price, and position the property effectively are still achieving successful results. The claim that no one is buying simply is not supported by the pending-sales data.

The buyers are present.

The opportunity remains.

Success depends on having a strategy that reaches those buyers and gives them a compelling reason to choose your home.

Bottom Line

The housing market may not be moving as quickly as many sellers would prefer, but buyer demand is proving more resilient than the headlines suggest.

If you are considering selling, do not base your decision solely on national commentary. A knowledgeable local real estate agent can evaluate buyer activity, competing inventory, pricing trends, and recent sales in your immediate area. With the right preparation, pricing, and marketing plan, you may be in a better position to sell than you realize.

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]]> Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House https://www.homefindguru.com/2024/03/17/why-access-is-so-important-when-selling-your-house/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:59:04 +0000 https://www.homefindguru.com/2024/03/17/why-access-is-so-important-when-selling-your-house/ If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour. Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening […]

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]]> If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour.

Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening up your house to as many showings as possible can really help you capitalize on all the extra buyer activity we see at this time of year.

Since buyer competition ramps up in the spring, buyers are going to want to move fast to see your house once they find your listing. And if they see it and fall in love with it at a time when they know they’re competing with other buyers, you may be more likely to get the offer you’re looking for on your home.

It’s understandable you want to keep the disruptions to your own schedule to a minimum, and you may be stressed about having to keep it clean, but it’s worth it. As an article from Investopedia explains:

“If someone wants to view your house, you need to accommodate them, even if it inconveniences you. Clean and tidy the house before every single visit. A buyer won’t know or care if your house was clean last week. It’s a lot of work, but stay focused on the prize.”

To figure out what’s best for you, your agent will walk you through options like the ones below. This list breaks things down, starting with what’s most convenient for buyers and getting less buyer-focused as the list goes on:

  • Lockbox on the Door – A key is available via a lockbox, which makes it easy for agents to show the home to potential buyers. This gives the most flexibility because the key is on-site and convenient.
  • Providing a Key to the Home – An agent would have to stop by an office to pick up the key with this option. This is still pretty convenient for showings, but not quite as simple.
  • Open Access with a Phone Call – You allow a showing with just a phone call’s notice, which can be great for someone who sees your house while driving by.
  • By Appointment Only – This gives you a more advanced warning so you can get the house tidied up and be sure you have somewhere else you can go in the meantime. But it’s also a bit more restrictive.
  • Limited Access – You might go this route if you only want to have your house available on specific days or at certain times of day. But realize this is the most difficult and least flexible of the choices.

As an article from U.S. News Real Estate says:

“Buyers like to see homes on their schedule, which often means evenings and weekends. Plus, they want to be able to tour a home soon after they find it online, especially if they’re competing with other buyers. If your home can be shown with little or no notice, more prospective buyers will see it. If you require 24 hours’ notice, they may choose to skip your home altogether.”

Your agent is going to help you find the right path forward based on your schedule and what’s working for other sellers in your area. And if you’ve got a hardline on granting buyers more access or have interested out-of-town buyers that just can’t be there in person, your agent will get creative and help you explore other options like video tours, virtual showings, and more.

Bottom Line

When it comes to selling your house, you want to be sure to get as much buyer activity as you can. Connect with a local real estate agent to talk about which level of access helps make that possible.

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