Market conditions
The current real estate market in Albuquerque is extremely competitive. There are over 4,000 homes on the market and that doesn't include all the new home construction available to buyers. If your home is going to entice a buyer to make an offer, it must show better than any other home in the same price range. If your home is over priced, it will be unfairly compared to bigger, better-maintained, newer or better-located homes. Most buyers will look within a fairly narrow price range and make an offer on the best home within that range. The nicest and best-priced homes are still selling quickly, sometimes within a few weeks. Otherwise, you can expect to wait three to six months with a price reduction or two, before you receive an offer on your home.

Prepare your home for sale.
Clean it up. Start packing. Remove excessive decorative items. Stage your home for a pleasant presentation. A fresh coat of paint and new carpet and/or tile floors always update a home. Would you buy a house with dirty, worn carpet, scuffed up paint and walls, broken window seals or windows, leaky faucets, weeds and dying plants in the yard, etc.? Probably not. Most buyers don't want a fixer upper. They just want to move in. Your Realtor® should help you prepare your home for sale. We have a checklist of questions and examples to guide you through the process. It's quick and extremely effective. We also recommend that you inspect your home as soon as possible and repair any problems before they come up.

Select an agent.
Interview a couple of agents. Review their experience, qualifications and references. For example - How long have they been in the business? Are they full time Realtors®? Are they a CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)? Are they computer literate? After you have selected an agent, discuss the list and probable sale price of your home compared to the market.

Market your home for the 21st century.
Our personal web site, ABQhomes.com provides buyers with all the information they want before they make a decision to visit your home. Multiple photos, directions and a thorough description of your property are a must. It's all available here. And there are two agents available to answer calls on 480-FRED. One number that's easy to remember and we always answer the phone. Plus we have the best marketing tools in New Mexico at our disposal:

Working with Fred and Sandra is a rare mix of friendly, professional and courteous service. They kept us informed and were always available... a great team!
Larry and Karen McCartney

Fred and Sandra perform very punctually and display a complete knowledge of the real estate market. They have helped several of my clients with their real estate needs in both areas of buying and selling. I recommend Fred and Sandra to all of my clients.
William J. Weaver, CPA