Real Stories

The Hardyston's Earned Double on Home after Unexpected Move

When Mary Lee was offered a new job position far from her home in the tranquil Sussex County town of Hardyston, she and her husband had to decide if they wanted to move their two children, ages 8 and 11, in pursuit of this new opportunity. Ultimately opting for a more spacious and comfortable home, they sold their home for double the amount they paid for it with the help of their REALTOR®.

Given the uncertainty in the current market, Mary Lee wasn't hesitant about selling her home because she believed it was appealing to buyers. "I thought my home was in good shape," said Mary Lee. "We just did a huge renovation and the move was unexpected."

The family's REALTOR® provided them with an accurate picture of the market and helped them determine an appropriate asking price. "I chose her because she had sound reasoning around why a certain price would be beneficial," said Mary Lee. "She had a full understanding of today's market and how people are shopping and helped make me comfortable putting it up for a lower price when I originally thought it was worth more." In trusting her REALTOR®, Mary Lee and her family generated traffic flow and several return viewings, while securing a price they were comfortable with in less than a month.

Mary Lee believes the reporting on current market conditions is far from accurate. "I think the media harp on the areas that have the most potential for swing and they talk more about the swing as opposed to the reason for it," she said. "I sold my home for double what I paid for it, plus $5,000. They say the market should double every 10 years - it was pretty much on track."

 

 

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