Massachusetts Foreclosure Results are Disastrous for Sellers
After you decide to sell your house, you may find there are more expenses and complications involved than you thought. Perhaps your home needs a lot of repairs or is outdated and you know buyers will be turned off, either way, selling a home can be overwhelming.
Let’s take a look at the disastrous results a looming foreclosure can create for Massachusetts homeowners.
Massachusetts homebuyers have a slew of options for houses to purchase, however, there are not as many options when it comes to financing.
Currently, there are a slew of homes on the market for sale in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, due to economic circumstances in the recent past, some of these types of homes are not selling quickly. Then, there are some homes that are selling quickly which are the average three bedroom, two bath with updates in the middle to lower-middle price range.
Because of the economic downturn in the housing market a few years ago, lending guidelines changed drastically. Buyers are now more cautious on what type of home they purchase because they know appreciation in home value is not guaranteed in the present market. Even though, the market is changing, there are still many foreclosure homes showing up on the market throughout the Massachusetts housing market. But, these foreclosed homes are not attractive to the typical buyer anymore.
As a seller in Massachusetts, it can be discouraging to know that buyers may not be interested in your home. You may be asking yourself, how can I sell my house fast if the interest may not present itself?
You may feel obligated to put money into repairs and updates in hopes to sell your home quickly, but there is no guarantee that will work. You may feel a bit helpless and strapped for cash to make the necessary repairs as well. The truth is, you are not alone. In a buyer’s market, the buyer can be choosy and no one likes to hear that their home is not up to par to be sold at the price needed and in the timeframe desired.
In addition, in the Massachusetts market, many sellers are listing their homes for the price they need, which may be higher than what attracts potential buyers. This results in no activity and no offers. In return, the home sits on the market for quite some time.