Posts Tagged ‘North Dallas’

North Dallas Real Estate Market Buoyed along by Quickly Expanding Dallas

Monday, July 12th, 2010

The North Dallas real estate market has nowhere to go but up, especially when considering the ever-expanding Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. In fact, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has seen more new residents during the past decade than any other city in the country.

According to the Census Bureau, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area grew by nearly 1.3 million people during 2000 and 2009. This equates to about a 25 percent increase in population over the last decade.

A Surge in Population

As a result of the increase in population, the Dallas-Fort Worth area now stands at about 6.5 million residents, although total numbers won

How to Develop an Accurate Pricing Strategy for your North Dallas Home

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

North Dallas home values have been leveling off, and many areas of North Dallas are now showing signs of appreciation. Although this is certainly good news for anyone trying to sell a North Dallas home, it can prove to be quite tricky when it comes to developing a pricing strategy.

If you are unsure about the changes in North Dallas home values, and how this may affect your pricing strategy, you’re not alone. Most sellers want to price their homes aggressively, and also price them to reflect the changes in home values; but they also don’t want to price themselves right out of the neighborhood.

How to Develop an Accurate Pricing Strategy:

  • Hire a qualified, seasoned real estate agent – This is one area of selling your North Dallas home that you don’t want to skimp on. Find a top-notch agent who understands the market, and also understands your neighborhood and where North Dallas home values are headed.
  • Price it right – Although this may seem like a no-brainer, many sellers, absolutely sure of their ability to sell their home at a higher rate than other comparables in the area, find themselves sitting on their property without an offer in sight. The bottom line is that your pricing strategy should accurately reflect North Dallas home values, not your idea of what you think your home is worth.
  • Develop a realistic sales strategy – Decide upon your sales strategy beforehand so that your game plan is put in place. More importantly, however, make sure your sales strategy is flexible so that you can react according to the market and according to home values.
  • Make it ready to sell – Most buyers of today are looking for turn-key properties, so make sure your home is in excellent condition before you list it for sale. It is important to realize that all the pricing strategizing in the world can’t make up for a home that doesn’t compare to other homes in the neighborhood. Clear out the clutter, stage it to sell, and perform any repairs or upgrades that will allow it to compete with other homes for sale in the neighborhood.

Making Home Improvements for a Quick Sale

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

If you