Iron County

Feb. 20, 2018

Why is DIY Home Selling a Bad Idea?

Why is DIY Home Selling a Bad Idea?

Have you ever wondered why those "for sale by owner" signs never seem to change to "sold"?

Despite this, some sellers still think they can do as good a job as a professional agent and avoid paying commission.

Emphatically, this is a false economy, because the odds are really stacked …

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Feb. 2, 2018

Iron County Median Sales Price at a Multi-Year High!

Iron County Median Sales Price at a Multi-Year High!

We recently received the latest Iron County real estate market statistics (for November) issued by the Utah Association of REALTORS® and one figure really stood out.

The median sales price for the area of $181,700 is actually the highest figure in this category in over a decade!

As if …

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Jan. 3, 2018

A Fantastic Early Year Opportunity For Iron County Home Sellers

A Fantastic Early Year Opportunity For Iron County Home Sellers

A Happy New Year to you. I hope you enjoyed the holidays.

I'm writing this blog so early in 2018 as there is a huge current opportunity if you are planning to sell your home.

The tendency of many sellers is to wait until the spring, but as the …

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Dec. 19, 2017

Thank You

Thank You

The holidays and end of the year are now almost here, so it seems a good moment to reflect on 2017 and also assess the prospects for the New Year.

It's been another great year for us and for Southern Utah real estate in general!

2017 saw a return …

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Dec. 6, 2017

Have You Noticed How Home Prices Are Rising In Our Area?

ave You Noticed How Home Prices Are Rising In Our Area?

I just took a look at the latest Iron County housing market report I have received from Utah Association of REALTORS® and one statistic really stands out.

Median sales price for our area has so far risen by no less than 16.3% this year. Average price has increased at …

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Nov. 20, 2017

Why There's Much To Be Thankful for in Iron County Real Estate

Why There's Much To Be Thankful for in Iron County Real Estate

Well Thanksgiving week is almost here and everyone here would like to wish you a great upcoming holiday.

There's so much to be thankful for in Iron County real estate at the moment.

We've seen excellent price growth and a growing number of people moving into the area …

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Nov. 6, 2017

What Will I Miss If I Take My Home Off The Market Until the Spring?

What Will I Miss If I Take My Home Off The Market Until the Spring?

We hope you had a great Halloween and here we are at the start of November, with the holidays suddenly coming into view.

Another tradition at this time of year is for sellers to make the very unwise decision to withdraw their homes from the market until the Spring.

The …

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Oct. 17, 2017

Why Do Most Agents Take A Long Break?

Why Do Most Agents Take A Long Break?

If you are currently listing your home, you deserve an agent who will be fully committed to helping you in the coming weeks.

Would it therefore surprise you to learn that most agents will take a break, or drastically reduce activity, from November to February?

Would you also be interested …

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Oct. 6, 2017

Why Do People List Their Homes In The Fall?

Why Do People List Their Homes In The Fall?

At this time of year many sellers temporarily withdraw their homes from the market and fall into the trap of what is arguably the widest misconception in real estate.

Contrary to the belief that homes won't sell in fall/winter, quite the opposite is true!

Buyers do not hibernate …

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Sept. 20, 2017

New Report Shows Big Equity Gains

New Report Shows Big Equity Gains

The recently published Q2 2017 Home Sales Report by ATTOM Data Solutions shows that home sellers realized the highest average gain for a decade in the second quarter of this year.

The national average home seller price gain was $51,000 in Q2. This equates to a 26% average return …

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