Clients and Friends,
As your Realtors, we are committed to your health, welfare, and long term success. Often the national and worldwide headlines can overshadow what is going on right here in our backyards.
Many of you have questions about the real estate market, and how what’s going on affects you, so we’re here to keep you informed. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Due to the current circumstances, the government has now lowered interest rates to historically low levels, creating an unprecedented buying opportunity for buyers to lock in savings for years to come.
2. Due to these record-low rates, homes are now selling at a record pace in Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco Counties, our Tampa Bay area. In fact, in the last 7 days alone, 2,116 new home purchase contracts were executed, and there were 312 new sales just in the last 24 hours, and that’s not even including new construction sales that are not recorded in our MLS. These are brand new sales. These numbers are above normal. We’ve put together 10 contracts for our own buyers & sellers so far in March.
3. These record-low rates are spurring buyers into the market, who can afford more home now than even a few short months ago. We’re getting calls from new buyers daily. Home Inventory is still at record lows, which is creating a unique opportunity for sellers as well, as there are fewer homes to choose from.
4. Did you know we can help you list or buy a home without ever leaving your couch?
LIST ONLINE & OVER THE PHONE
Did you know that almost a third of our listing appointments already take place over the phone? As a convenience to our out of town, international, and busy professional clients, we already work remotely to list homes. Between Facetime, Skype, WhatsApp, and electronic signatures, this is already very easy and convenient. You still receive the full personal attention of our in house team - we are your feet on the ground and can accomplish anything that needs to be done. If you’d rather have our “meeting” be on the phone, rather than in person, it’s easy to do!
Thinking of selling? Wondering what your home is worth? Now that you know our Tampa Bay area inventory remains at a record-low, and homes are needed to meet the current demand, simply call or text me at (813) 294-3859, or schedule a call with me here.
WE MAKE HOMEBUYING SIMPLE FOR YOU, EVEN REMOTELY!
Did you know we have completed dozens of purchases for buyers via virtual showings, Facetime and video walkthroughs? Our fantastic buyer's agent Tania is out doing video showings every day, and you’ll get the personal attention, advice, and expertise you deserve. Email us at [email protected] or schedule a call with me here to get started.
Not moving? Record-low rates have created opportunities for many of our clients to save money by refinancing. If you’d like a professional to run your scenario, to see if it makes sense for you to refinance, email Ken Ynes at NFM Lending at [email protected].
From our family to yours, here’s to your health, prosperity, and long term success! We’ve got you covered.
Questions about your situation? Call us today, we’d love to hear from you. We’re working, our phones are on, and we’re here for you. We’ll all get through this together.
Stay tuned for updates as needed.
Your Realtors,
John & Maria Hoffman
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