{"id":2690,"date":"2017-06-30T13:52:47","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T19:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/agent-blog\/?p=2690"},"modified":"2024-01-12T08:22:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T15:22:57","slug":"selling-new-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/agent-blog\/selling-new-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sellers Stressing You Out? Try Selling New Homes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A home is one of the largest financial and emotional investments many people will make in their lifetime. Is it any wonder that when it\u2019s time to move on, a home seller might have difficulty viewing things objectively? Here are a couple of common situations that could be avoided by selling new homes instead!<\/p>\n

Highly subjective home pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Maybe they\u2019re reminiscing about all the good times they\u2019ve enjoyed within those walls. Maybe they\u2019re mentally adding up all the maintenance and improvement costs they\u2019ve poured into it. Maybe their neighborhood isn\u2019t as hot now as it was when they purchased their home. Whatever the reason, a seller may have an inflated perception of their home\u2019s value\u2014a definite challenge for the seller\u2019s agent and a potentially stressful negotiating experience for buyers and their agents!<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t find that when selling new homes. Home builders price their homes to be competitive with other properties in the area and offer design selections that can be tailored to the buyer\u2019s budget. No haggling. No emotional baggage. Just a clear-cut buying process with logical costs.<\/p>\n

Emotionally motivated contract terms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another potential hurdle with a resale home could be a seller\u2019s hope for control over the house\u2019s future. If they raised children there, they may want to see another young family move in. If they\u2019ve planted a special tree or put a lot of work into a garden or other home feature, they may angle for a buyer who\u2019s unlikely to get rid of it. While ultimately any sense of control the seller may feel is an illusion, the added questions and pressure can cause additional frustration during the buying process, especially in a bidding war.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re selling new homes, the contract process can be much more straightforward. The purchase is typically made on a first-come, first-served basis, and the only emotional commitment you’d expect from the builder is their pride in delivering a quality home.<\/p>\n

Want more info about selling new homes?<\/p>\n

Get our free guide!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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