Homes for sale getting multiple offers? Seriously...in this market?? YES, seriously.

The last 2 listings I've listed received multiple offers....why you ask?  Well here's my story;

Both homes the sellers put effort into the presentation, painting, landscaping, staging and smoothing out any rough edges.  The homes photographed great (always professional photography) and looked fantastic on line.  Both homes were staged using most of the home owners own furniture.  Lots of items went into storage.  MY POINT:  Presentation is key!  You want the buyer to walk in and go wow, I want to live here!

One home was in Broadview, just North of Ballard (close to 7 restaurants and coffee shops), the other was in Maple Leaf, 2 blocks from Roosevelt Way NE where there are coffee shops, restaurants and some shopping.   MY POINT:  Good location.

Both homes were priced under 400k.  MY POINT:  Huge buyer pool, this pool of buyers are either first timers or move up buyers from condo's and townhomes who want dirt.

Final point is the most important.  Both sellers were realistic with pricing, going out and looking at the competition and pricing the home to sell.  MY POINT:  The price not only has to be good, it has to be enticing! We hit the sweet spot with the price on both homes.

Moral of the story;  you can get all the stars to line up and get the house to sell quick if you put the effort into it.  If you price it right and it shows great you can get a few people excited about the home and they'll think to themselves "I don't want to lose this one!"