The Spring Season is Here in Indianapolis

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Many people might not realize it, but the spring market is already in full-swing in Indianapolis real estate. According to a graph on Historic Sales by Year, the data reveals most sellers list between February and April. Then, homes sell within thirty days and close between March and June. Oftentimes, sellers think they should wait until it warms up to act.

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Now is the time to sell!

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However, February 1st kicks off the spring market! That’s crucial information. Although it’s still cold, the busiest selling season of the year has already started. February to May are the top-selling months of the year locally. If you want to list, and have not yet, you are missing the boat. There are statistics to prove it. Now is the time to sell if you want to avoid increased competition down the road! 

Don’t let this happen to you! Don’t wait and let time fly by. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this season in Indianapolis, give us a call or email! Reach out to us at your earliest convenience. We’d be happy to hear from you!

Why to Invest in New Construction in Indianapolis

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What are the advantages of buying new construction property over a pre-existing home? There are three clear advantages.

No one’s ever lived in it before. It’s brand new. No one’s neglected any parts of the home, such as a furnace or the gutters. You have a fresh start. You’re getting something brand new. You receive a full warranty. Most builders offer a two-year Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty on their properties.

You receive the latest technology. Since the home has been recently built, it offers the latest technology. It might be the latest and greatest types of insulation, windows, shingles, and more. This is huge for utility bills because they can be reduced with clean energy. Plus, people enjoy more open space between the living room and kitchen, which traditional home layouts don’t always offer.

You have a better chance at future resale. If someone owns a home for five years, it’s easier to sell a five-year-old home compared to an older one. As real estate agents, we find newer homes easier to sell.

As you can see, there are tremendous benefits to investing in a new construction property compared to pre-existing home. New definitely comes out on top compared to older listings.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the Indianapolis area, give us a call or email today! We’re happy to talk about and serve your real estate needs.

The Importance of a Three-Part Home Inspection

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Today, Scott Surette from Premium Home Inspections joins us to discuss the three-part home inspection on a construction property. Why would anyone want to pay someone to inspect a brand new home?

Typically, people have the misconception that a new property is like buying a new car. This isn’t the case. New construction isn’t that way. It’s an imperfect process with many people working together. Bringing in a new set of eyes to look everyone over is important.

I have a specific process. It includes three stages: foundation, pre-drywall, and final. We look at things before the foundation and drywall are built. We follow the home each step of the way as it’s built. We want to safely say we’ve looked at everything and verify it officially.

We want to identify any and all problems prior to closing! Once the builder received their pay, it isn’t easy to back out to fix things. We know it upfront and get it fixed.

If you’re interested in buying or selling a home, as always, please reach out. We’re happy to serve your real estate needs. Give us a call or email today!