Looking back at the year behind us, many feel that 2008 has been a historic year – real estate values continued to plummet, wall street practically dissapeared and many stock market investors saw a significant loss of value in their portfolios.  Even with all these difficulties, the imminent change in presidency has many feeling hopeful that 2009 will bring about positive changes for the economy and the country. With 2008 winding down, everyone is curious when the Connecticut real estate market will start to regain its former vibrancy. Most experts are expressing cautious optimism – the housing market should look rosier as 2009 progresses.

What can you do as a Connecticut home seller to kick-start that sunnier forecast? Get your home in top-showing condition and have a realistic set of expectations for market value. Many home sellers opt to list their homes in January after the hectic December holidays. With a growing inventory of homes on the market, correctly pricing your home is paramount.  Many sellers have let their listings expire with the hopeful expectation that things will be better in a few months – we hope for that too and counsel our clients on how to best take advantage of any and all market changes.   

As top Storrs Mansfield real estate experts, The Burns Real Estate Group has the experience and tools to help Connecticut home sellers maximize their home’s selling potential. From curb appeal and staging to wisely pricing your property, our wealth of real estate expertise is key to your home selling plan.