Why Dec 26 is a Great Day to Sell Your Santa Clara Home

I know what you are thinking, I am going to wait till after the first of the year or the spring to sell my Santa Clara home. It would be stupid to list a home during the holidays, no one does that. Or no one is looking for a home during the holidays.

I need to respectfully disagree with those sentiments. I believe December is a great month to sell a home in Santa Clara, especially right after Christmas.

Here are the reasons I think selling  a Santa Clara home on Dec 26th this year is a great idea.

1. The inventory has never been lower. As of today there are only 51 homes for sale in Santa Clara. A buyer's market doesn't even happen until there are over 100 homes for sale. List this month and you will have no compettion.

2. There are many people who are planning on moving to Santa Clar who are using winter break to come and look for a home. When there are only 51 homes for sale it is not hard to see how much your home will be apprectiated.

3. If you list your home on Dec 26 or there abouts, you could get the out of towners who are here over vacation looking for homes. Kepp it on the market 2 weeks with an open house the first week in Jan and then take offers the following week. This way you can also get the locals who were out of town Christmas week.

4. Registration during Open Enrollment for Santa Clara schools is Jan 9-Feb 6 so there are many people with school age children who want a Santa Clara address before open enrollment ends. Selling a Santa Clara home at the end of December would work perfectly for these families.

So in my opinion if you are ready to sell your home in Santa Clara then my sugestion is don't let a great opportunity pass you by. If you are ready to list in December, wait until after Christmas day, and then get it on the market. Your results will be very satisfying.

If you have any questions about selling a home in Santa Clara please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

Cal BRE 01191194

650-619-9285

Selling a Condo In Santa Clara, What About The Carpets?

If you are selling a condo in Santa Clara in the next few months you will probably have a lot of activity with many buyers interested in the Santa Clara Condo you are selling. In order to get the best price and terms for your Santa Clara condo you should make it look as good as possible.

If the carpets in Santa Clara condo you are selling are in bad condition or smell, you will probably get a better offer if you change the carpet. Nothing turns off buyers more than dirty smelly floors. Many condos do allow laminate flooring if the condo has anyone below, so if that is the case with the Santa Clara condo you are selling then you should replace the carpet. If you are allowed to have a laminate floor, I would highly recommend it. Buyers love laminate/wood floors and they are worth more than the cost to install if you are allowed.

If you need to stick with carpet because of either HOA rules or costs, then you are left with the decision about what type of carpet and what color.  In my experience the color of the carpet in the Santa Clara condo you are selling is much more important than the type of carpet. I would recommend that you go with a darker carpet and lighter paint on the walls. However, you could also consider a lighter carpet with a few walls that are darker for accents for the Santa Clara condo you are selling. 

Short pile patterned carpets are very popular right now and give a more modern look, but if cost is a factor when selling your Santa Clara condo you can go with an inexpensive plush carpet in the right color.

So remember when you are selling a Santa Clara condo don't put it on the market with a dirty smelly carpet. If you can put in laminate that is ideal. If not get a new carpet that is darker with light painted walls, or lighter if there are some darker walls for accent.

If you have any questions about selling a condo in Santa Clara please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

D.R.E. 01191194

650-619-9285