The following table shows the year to date sales of real estate by agents during 2010, followed by 2011 figures.

I can’t say it was an exciting year, but we did sell a few more homes, 105 to be exact. Some things also remain [...]]]> At the end of 2011 here is my year end blog.

The following table shows the year to date sales of real estate by agents during 2010, followed by 2011 figures.

I can’t say it was an exciting year, but we did sell a few more homes, 105 to be exact. Some things also remain relatively constant, the percentage of list to sales price for example.

As it was last year, the biggest factor this year for both selling price and days on the market is single family homes are much more desirable to today’s buyer. In past years condos and houses sold at roughly equal numbers, and just a few dollars difference in price per square foot. Days on the market also verify this preference.

2010
Dwelling Type Listings Sold Average Sold Price Sold % of List Price Sold $ Per Square Foot Days on the Market
All 1236 $139,679.00 94.00% $81.12 129
Single Family 725 $127,901.00 94.00% $75.90 115
Condos 501 $80,587.00 93.00% $64.78 154

2011
Dwelling Type Listings Sold Average Sold Price Sold % of List Price Sold $ Per Square Foot Days on the Market
All 1341 $95,148.00 94.00% $59.01 129
Single Family 761 $108,364.00 95.00% $67.55 115
Condos 580 $68,938.00 93.00% $47.84 147

Listings Average List Price $ Per Square Foot Days on the Market
Current Active 690 $108,566.00 $73.33 179

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The problem is this company is charging $157 to get a copy of the deed to send you. Why is this a problem? You got one [...]]]> It may not be a total scam, but many people who bought homes last year are receiving letters that imply you should buy a copy of your property deed.

The problem is this company is charging $157 to get a copy of the deed to send you. Why is this a problem? You got one shortly after escrow closed. If you didn’t the escrow/title company will gladly get one for you, or you can go to the Maricopa County Recorders Office and order an official copy for a nominal fee.

When you buy a property, the transaction becomes public record and you will receive many offers for products and services. Most are of some value, but this one is not, don’t fall for it. If you have questions, contact your agent or the title company that handled the escrow.

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The following table shows the year to date sales of real estate by agents during 2010.

To paraphrase Charles Dickens, It was NOT the best of times, it was NOT the worst of times.

The biggest factor this year for both selling price [...]]]> This is it, the end of 2010 and the bigging of 2011.

The following table shows the year to date sales of real estate by agents during 2010.

To paraphrase Charles Dickens, It was NOT the best of times, it was NOT the worst of times.

The biggest factor this year for both selling price and days on the market is single family homes are much more desireable to today’s buyer. In past years condos and houses sold at roughly equal numbers, and just a few dollars difference in price per square foot. Days on the market also verify this preference

With prices of $76/square foot for single family homes, and $65/square foot for condos, the timing seems perfect for buying a home in Sun City AZ.

Tip 1 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: It has been said before, and will be said again, SELECT YOUR AGENT! This agent should SPECIALIZE in selling homes in the Sun City Arizona market. Why? [...]]]> 8 TIPS FOR SELLING A HOME IN SUN CITY ARIZONA From Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®

Tip 1 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: It has been said before, and will be said again, SELECT YOUR AGENT! This agent should SPECIALIZE in selling homes in the Sun City Arizona market. Why? All real estate is local and a local agent can help you reach the buyers who are looking for homes in YOUR neighborhood.

Tip 2 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Discuss your home selling goals with your agent, and listen carefully to the agent’s recommendations. The agent should help you arrive at a listing price, provide a logical marketing plan, show you the competition (homes for sale similar to yours in your neighborhood) and many more points.

Tip 3 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Price your home realistically, Your best chance of finding the ideal buyer for your home is in the first couple of weeks it is listed.

Tip 4 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Look at your home as if you were a buyer. Look at it as you drive up to it. Does it look appealing? Does it have strong odors of cooking, pet odors, or just as bad room deodorizers or scented candles? Do you have too much furniture or too many decorations? Your agent will be able to help you with this.

Tip 5 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Tidy up. Clutter costs you cash. Clutter is not limited to inside the house, but also applies to the yard and patio areas. Tidy up leaves and litter and keep the whole home as tidy as possible.

Tip 6 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Repair minor flaws. Fix the dripping faucet, touch-up paint, make sure there are bulbs in the lights. Minor flaws will imply the home has been ignored, causing buyers to be wary that there may be major flaws because of differed maintenance.

Tip 7 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Make your home available to show. With all of the competition in today’s market, buyer’s agents will not jump through hoops to show your home. Have a lock box, do not put unreasonable limitations as to showing. Buyers agents will just go to another home and sell if instead of yours.

Tip 8 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Have receipts for all major work done. Knowing and being able to prove the air conditioner is only 2 years old is a major selling point in your favor. Buyers are now very careful to verify the condition of all major systems in the home they wish to buy.

Bonus Tip  for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: For more tips, or to sell your Sun City Arizona home, Please give me a call at 1-800-877-1776, I would love to help you.

Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR® A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here.

Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998.

To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Please contact me.

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A great new Sun City Neighborhood listing!

This is a 2 bedroom condo directly across the street from the Bell Recreation Center.

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For more about this or other fine Sun City Condos and Houses for Sale, please contact me.

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A great new Sun City Neighborhood listing!

This is a 2 bedroom condo directly across the street from the Bell Recreation Center.

Please watch the tour

For more about this or other fine Sun City Condos and Houses for Sale, please contact me.

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