Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas...

Merriest Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thank YOU for making 2015 our best year yet!  See you in 2016!!!

Top Reasons To Sell Your Home During the Holidays...

1. SERIOUS BUYERS… Folks that are actively looking at homes during the holidays are doing so as a high priority!

2. LESS COMPETITION…Buyers have fewer homes to choose from during the Holidays. 

 3. The SUPPLY of listings will dramatically increase over January and February meaning there will be less demand for your particular home!

4. HOMES SHOW BETTER when decorated for the Holidays!

5. Buyers tend to make more emotional CONNECTION over the Holidays and are more likely to fall in love with your home!  Who doesn’t want a new home for the holidays!?!

6. Some people must buy before the end of the year for TAX REASONS! We see more cash transactions at this time of the year over any other!

8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, make sure your home is on the market now as an OPTION!

9. You can be on the market, but with the FREEDOM to restrict showings during the days leading up to the Holidays!

10. You can sell now for MORE MONEY and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year!  Buyers tend to be cooperative because they understand sellers may not want to move so close to the holidays.

11. Selling NOW may provide you the opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring, when many more homes are on the market for less money! This will allow you to SELL HIGH and purchase the perfect home for you!

Questions...give us a call (330) 649-5540

You're Invited - Our 8th Annual Client and Community Party...

Our 8th Annual Client and Community Party...

Free viewing of the Frozen!!!

November 29th at 2PM @ Canton Palace Theatre 

Doors open at 1:15Pm

Great giveaways including and XBOX One, Kindle Fire HD, and Cavs Tickets! 

Bring your kids, Grandkids, neighbors...open to all! 

No RSVP Required!

Market Update Report for November...

       As holiday festivities quickly approach, a wide spread leading concern for most sellers is the “slowing” market condition.  Do I keep my home on the market and chance the season, or take it off until the spring?  I engage this dilemma on a daily basis this time of year and would like to speak some truths that may help make your decision a bit easier to consider.  Yes, the amount of actual showings will drop off over the next few months.  The three motivating reasons:  1) There are less overall sales during the holiday months.  2) “Lookers” tend to be distracted with other seasonal demands.  3)  There is an increased focus and motivation in buyers so they tend to view less homes.  Experience would reveal if someone is looking at homes in November, December, and January, they are typically motivated to buy!  Expect one showing every 2 weeks for most listings. (Although this can vary greatly based on area and pricing).

A key factor to regard is that there are fewer homes on the market these months, which equates to LESS COMPETITION.  Less motivated sellers take their homes off the market and return in the spring. They are missing the “motivated” buyer that needs to purchase within the next 90 days.  As always, the same holds true over the “holiday months” as it did for the spring and summer months; homes that are priced aggressively, marketed properly and show the best… will sell.  If any one of those 3 are out of line, you will not have a chance to sell in today’s market.

 Please feel free to give me a call to discuss your best option! 

Your Realtor,

Jose Medina

September Market Update...

It’s the time of the year we awake to crisp mornings and autumn beginnings.  With this change of season, we are seeing an increase in activity as the market “wakes” up as well.  Over the last two weeks, buyers have emerged in numbers.  Like the changing of Ohio weather, the market moves and prices adjust constantly.   It’s our job to calibrate to the flow of the market.  Physical showings are the best indicator regarding homes priced according to the market demand versus chasing the market.      

With this in mind, autumn is one of the best times of the year to have your home on the market for a number of reasons…

1) There is less competition compared to spring and summer markets.

2) Buyers are more motivated than earlier in the year.  If they missed the chance to buy over the summer, they are most likely looking to make a move before the weather changes and the holiday hoopla begins. 

3) Interest rates are still amazingly low!

  So if you are considering an adjustment in price, now is a great time to make your home as compelling as possible.  I hope this information helps and as always, we are here to answer any questions or concerns. 

Your Realtor,

 Jose Medina

Why Waiting to Sell May Not Be Your Best Option...

It's currently a great time to sell your home in a high demand / low supply market.  Buyers are plenty and homeowners are benefiting.  However, if you're considering waiting to place your home on the market, you may find that there is more competition coming your way in the form of newly constructed homes. This may put an end to the limited inventory and change the current of the market for home sellers in big ways.     

According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the forecast for new housing starts and sales will increase significantly over the next two years:

• NAR is forecasting 1.1 million new housing starts in 2015, jumping to 1.4 million in 2016.
• New home sales are projected to increase from the 437,000 in 2014 to 570,000 this year and 720,000 in 2016.

Bottom line - New construction is on the rise and  NOW may be your best time to sell!

We would love to help with your real estate needs!  Please give us a call at (330) 649-5540.  

Market Update for April 2015

The spring market is in full swing!  Did you know that April and May are typically two of the busiest months in home sales?  Now is the time to have your home in pristine condition and

 attractively priced. Here’s a few things to keep in mind over the next 30 days….

1)      Buyers still have a lot of options.  In Stark County there is currently a 5 month supply of homes.  A balanced market is considered 5-6 month supply, so there is still plenty of competition to gain the attention of the potential buyer.  These numbers have improved the last 12 months, but remember that buyers still have considerable choices in todays’ market and more homes are being listed every day.

2)      Buyers comparison shop when looking for a home.  They go out and see what they can get for the money and choose the best value from what they see.  Each home is in a pricing war and a beauty competition at the same time.

  

3)      If you are thinking about possibly adjusting your price, don’t wait.  Now is the time to be the best the value on the market - not 30 days from now!!!  There is talk that interest rates may rise in the second half of 2015… keep that in mind!

4)      In most price ranges and areas, you should be getting an average of 1-2 showings a week.  Showings are the best indicator to determine if your price and condition are on target.  The right price, along with our marketing strategy, will gain you showings. 

  

5)      If you have any questions or concerns about pricing, the condition of your home, or our marketing strategies, please feel free to contact me at 330-649-5540.

Your Realtor, 

Jose Medina

A Strong Finish and Quick Start...

Well...we did it!  Jose Medina and Associates achieved the number one team for Remax Realtors in

all of Ohio...and we thank YOU!  Our success is yours and we are deeply grateful that you continue to entrust our team with your real estate needs.  Currently, we are ranked #61 out of 5,485 Remax teams in the United States.  That places us in the top 2% of Real Estate teams in the US!  We are also celebrating  the $92,655 that Remax Crossroads raised for Children's Miracle Network!  Because of you, Jose Medina & Associates were the top team contributor to CMN.  Yep...we are all grinning today for sure because you helped make a real difference.  Thank you.  It was a strong finish to 2014, and a quick start to 2015!  Let's make a difference together!

February 2015 Market Update

I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying 2015! We are off to a busy start with many new

properties entering the market as sellers take advantage of all the activity.  As a result, it is very important to determine your homes’ position in the market. There are three critical elements to your homes’ placement -  We call it the “3 P’s of selling”!

PRICE – By properly setting the price you will create value in the buyer’s mind and stay in front on the market by being more aggressive instead of chasing it down. Keep in mind, the market determines the value of every home and it all depends on what a buyer is willing to pay.

PACKAGING – This is the condition of your home and property. Take a tour of your home,

looking at it as a new buyer would.  Fix or repair any problems you see, but keep in mind improvements made to the property should be done for enjoyment not resale. An improvement cannot be made to the home and then used with the expectation that a buyer will pay the original cost for the improvement. In accordance, maintenance preserves value, it does not create value. For instance if a new roof is needed, it was needed as a maintenance requirement and cannot be added to the market price of your home.

PROMOTION – Marketing is very important in order to secure buyers who not only want to tour your property, but ultimately will write an offer. You can count on Jose Medina & Associates to do our very best to market your property in as many venues as possible; MyStarkCountyHome.com, Homes.com, HarmonHomes.com, Craigslist.com, Trulia.com, Yahoo Real Estate and Zillow.com. Your home is listed on numerous other websites and will often be advertised on the back cover of the Real Estate section of The Repository, as well as our new text lead system for your property.  Also check out the new and improved JoseSellsHomes.com. 

Ultimately, the seller (YOU), are in control of 2 out of the 3 factors that determine if your home will sell. Keep in mind that every home is in both a pricing war and beauty contest with all other homes.

Your Real Estate Team,

Jose Medina & Associates

One Word...

We are officially six weeks into the New Year - How's your focus on all those resolutions?  Yeah...we understand.  That's why our team collectively pauses at the beginning of each new year to reflect on where we've been and to consider where we'd like to go in the year ahead.  This purposed pondering always leads each of us to our ONE WORD for the year.  Instead of writing lists of resolutions that tend to leave us defeated by week 2 of the new year, we take ONE WORD that captures an important area in our lives where we desire change or growth and we center on it every day.  It's purpose-filled living folks and we invite you along!  What's your ONE WORD for 2015?

Here's a link to a free printable One Word poster!

Here's a list of our team member's ONE WORD to help get you started...

*THRIVE * BALANCE * ORGANIZE * ACCOUNTABILITY * 

FEARLESS * FORGIVENESS * PACE * CONTRIBUTION * HEART 

* COMMIT * CHALLENGE * PREPARE *

Client backchat to start the New Year...

Happiest New Year!  We optimistically enter this new year with gratitude and focus.  

Here's what a few of our clients have to say about Jose Medina & Associates... 

What better way to begin than with some positive talk to set our trajectory!  

"My wife and I feel very fortunate and blessed to have worked with Valerie Rasinar in our home buying experience.  She always went above and beyond her duties as a realtor, and she truly is a very kind and amazing person.  We will certainly recommend Valerie and your team in the future!"
-Benjamin S.

"The whole experience went easier and faster than I thought it would.  Anita Reese is the best!"
-Rebecca B.

"Everyone was friendly and responded quickly to any of my calls."  Valarie Espenschied was a delight."
-Sandra B.

"Your team was an amazing help throughout the process!  Thank you so much for everything!"
-Courtney B.

"You have a knowledgeable staff, great service and excellent communication throughout the entire process."
-Michele P.

"Your team totally has it together!  Very impressed with the team!"
-Heather B.

We look forward to exceeding your real estate needs in 2015-  Give us a call!