With everything happening right now, you can't rely on your typical answer, but in short yes, it is a good time to sell! Here is why:
1. Inventory is still at record lows; buyers are in demand and anyone who wants to sell their home will be in a good position to do it quickly and for a good price.
2. In such a competitive market, the seller has the upper hand. This can be advantageous when it comes to negotiation of terms, repairs, moving dates and more.

Affordability is one of the hottest topics in real estate. The market is not slowing down and this has become a new normal that we have to get used to. As your agent I can promise that I will help you navigate through this competitive market, all while keeping your affordability at the center.

I have been a licensed agent since October 2020!

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step. Getting a pre-approval letter from the lender gets the ball rolling in the right direction.

Every transaction is different. Typically form start to finish, buying a home takes about 10-12 weeks. Once a home is selected and an offer is accepted, the average time to complete the escrow period on a home is 30-45 days (under normal market conditions).

The national average for down payments is 11%.

Homebuyers usually only put down 3-5%. (Some home buyer programs don't require big down payments. Always check with your lender about different programs that are available).

Some homebuyers will put down 10-20%

It is always good to talk to your lender about your down payment.

When you make an offer on a home, earnest money and due diligence money is normally required to accompany the offer.
Earnest money: Earnest money is put down before closing on a house to show you’re serious about purchasing. It’s also known as a good faith deposit.
When a buyer and seller enter into a purchase agreement, the seller takes the home off the market while the transaction moves through the entire process to closing. If the deal falls through, the seller has to relist the home and start all over again, which could result in a big financial hit.
Earnest money protects the seller if the buyer backs out. It's typically around 1% – 3% of the sale price and is held in an escrow account until the deal is complete. The exact amount depends on what’s customary in your market. If all goes smoothly, the earnest money is applied to the buyer’s down payment or closing costs.
If the deal falls through due to a failed home inspection or any other contingencies listed in the contract, the buyer gets their earnest money back. The practice of depositing earnest money can decrease the likelihood of a buyer placing offers for multiple homes, then walking away after the seller takes the home off the market.

Due Diligence: Due diligence money is a fee that is paid directly to the seller in a real estate transaction and is due immediately though sometimes it is paid a few hours after the execution of the contract. This is part of what happens next when you go under contract on a home. This is not a set fee, but rather one that is decided upon with guidance from your real estate agent based on the number of funds you have readily available. Typically, the amount ranges anywhere from three to five percent of the offer price of a home. It is important to note that due diligence fees are non-refundable, assuming that the seller follows through with their promises in the contract. If a buyer decides to terminate the contract, they will forfeit this money. Once given to the seller, the money is deposited and will not be returned. If a buyer refuses to hand over the due diligence fee because they no longer want to buy the home, the seller can seek legal action against them to collect the funds