As we kissed 2023 goodbye for it's hellacious buyer's market (inventory at a 28-year low) and an incredibly lucrative year for sellers who could find something to move to, (national median price of $389,900), it's time to reflect on the rollercoaster ride that was the real estate market in the Mansfield-Storrs-UConn, CT area. From soaring [...]
2022 was an exciting and prosperous year at HST. We worked, we collaborated, we learned, we worked some more. 2021 was a different year: we masked, we gloved, we cleaned, we zoomed, we learned, and worked a lot, sometimes with stressed clients and stressed agents. In 2022, as the COVID pandemic has slowly lessened its stranglehold on [...]
We’ve received more complaints from sellers that their Mansfield Storrs area listing is not appearing on Zillow and/or it is appearing with inaccurate information. If you are a seller who is also open to renting, and we add your property as a rental to the Mulitple Listing Service (MLS) it will replace your for sale listing on [...]
Buyers are clamoring for more than toilet paper and hand sanitizer. They are looking for houses as well. Are you considering selling? Price your home competitively. Do some deep cleaning, de-cluttering, minor repairs and maybe a little staging and start packing. Better yet, does your home have some challenges such as a shared driveway, [...]
So, you missed the selling rush in July for whatever reason. Is your future sale looking bleak as the weather cools, the leaves fall and the landscape pivots from brilliant to colorless? Not necessarily, if you listen to your agent’s advice and you have a realistic plan, including what you will do if, after substantial time on the market, [...]
Wallpaper: Wallpaper & borders, old and new, even if it is tolerable and to the buyer’s taste (not likely) it is usually very difficult to remove and painting over it is not really a good option. It could require a steamer, a scraper, and a sander and sometimes the sheet rock comes with it. Hiring it out could be a costly expense that the [...]
According to a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions there are 3 top dates to sell coming up in June where a seller can sell for top dollar.
So, what are you waiting for? Find out how much your property is worth this month by [...]
Now is the time to market your Mansfield Storrs area home for sale in the spring and summer months ahead. You probably want to get where you are going by Fall. If you follow the professional guidance provided by your agent you should be able to avoid a protracted marketing period, unsatisfactory negotiations and move through your [...]
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Our HSTIMATES have been a great source of feedback and recommendations for sellers who are serious about selling for the most amount of money possible in the least amount of time. If you are serious about selling and want the opinion of more than just one Realtor I suggest you request a HSTIMATE. You reap the benefit of our collective experience which will net you more in the sale of your home. You don’t pay more for experience, you get more. Check out our tips on choosing the best agent to represent you in any real estate transaction.
This year’s Agent Recognition even was held Friday, February 8th at Pine & Iron Axe Throwing in Hartford and catered by Bears BBQ. Our annual outing celebrates everyone’s accomplishments and participation in the previous year of outstanding sales production and customer service. We close the office for the afternoon so everyone has an [...]
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