Northwest Indiana Real Estate Market Update

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Today I want to compare how our market is faring when we compare it to what was happening last year at this same time.

• Last year 960 homes had been sold by this point in the year, and in 2015 961 homes have already been sold. 
• While that's not an impressive increase in sales, I should let you know that the average sales prices rose by 5.8%!
• Nearly 80% of the homes on the market right now are overpriced, so we need good listings right now.
• If you're serious about selling, there are three important things for you to do:
• Declutter - if you have too much stuff in your home, consider getting a storage unit temporarily. Buyers like to see clean, organized homes.
• Think about curb appeal - you need to make a good first impression on your buyers, and this is one sure-fire way to do it. Trim your bushes, repaint your house, power-wash your driveway and clean your windows. New front doors can also make a huge difference to a buyer.
• Stage your home - professionally staged homes statistically sell for 2.2% more than homes that are not professionally staged. Ask us about our professional stager!

If you're interested in buying or selling your home, now is a phenomenal time to do so. Affordability is sky-high, and we're also in need of good homes here in Northwest Indiana. I would love to get you started out on the right foot to set you up for the best real estate experience possible!