Bridgeport Real Estate Blog

So when is the best time to buy a house? Do home buyers purchase homes in the Winter. Do they really go out in the snow? In cold temps? 

While, Yes, yes they do.

I was told in real estate training that there are 4 types of buyers

1) SUPER MOTIVATED BUYER: needs to move in 30-90 days, a lease is running out or some life changing event dicates the quick move

2) NOT SO FAST BUYER: needs to move but has time  - no rush. (These buyers can look at short sales - talk about that later) 120-180 days

3) Very Distant Future: want to buy but need to save for down payment or repair credit. 180 days - 365 days

4) Tire kickers -  won't buy -  just browsing

So who is looking -  Category 1 and 2 are and some will go through great lengths. I had several clients come in during huge NorEaster Storms because they did not want to miss out on a specific home.

So if your serious about finding your new place  - get those long johns, heavy socks, waterproof boots, parkas, gloves and scarfs our because our team is not afraid of brave the elements with you. So let's ride down to Lordship, Paradise Green, North End or even the South End. For a free  -  no hassel consulation call 203-257-9954

Home Sellers -  Prepare your home during the Winter:

1) Clean up the walkway and driveways

2) Keep it CLEAN inside  -  this is important!!

3) Make repairs  - weather permitting but if the boiler has a leak that won't fair well.

4) Paint in the can $25 -  Paint on the wall $1000 (something neutral preferably)

5) Turn on heat -  keep it warm and inviting

6) Create ambiance -  staging a dining room with your China and linens or even arranging for the fireplace to be on for the showing will help

7) Use Timers  & leverage technology to help turn on lights

8) Share information -  want the buyer to notice something specific  - use a little card to point it out

Our team can help you prepare and get the most out of staging on a budget - 

Respectfully -  Eddie Gutierrez

This property is well under market for the neighborhood and offers lots of space. Needs work but well worth the effort. Buy for yourself with 203k FHA loan or if your a contractor this is a great project with sure fire returns. The Trumbull school system is always in high demand - no brainer, this is a good buy any way you look at it.

Run don't walk -  this is not a sleeper - it will sell quickly!

Eddie Gutierrez 203-257-9954

So here is the deal.I have had clients that say they are NO good homes and that one's they like always end up with multiple bids. I empathized, but never really grasped the idea fully until the tables were turned.

So I am out looking for a home and some of the towns we have considered have been: Trumbull, Monroe, Newtown and Orange and Woodbridge (biggest reason we decided on these towns were the school districts all rated 8,9 and 10 according to Greatschools.

So I am not picky, (at least I thought I wasn't) - until I go out and everything we have come across has one thing or another. So, I gave myself the advise I give others: THERE IS NO PERFECT HOUSE - get the one that meets most of what you are looking for and make it your own - good advise right, sounds like I had this moment of true wisdom.

We look some more and still. We have seen a lot of homes and still. We finally see one and NOT perfect - but we liked it. Listed way to high - so we offer and wait. NO GO.

So I ask 

WHERE IS THE INVENTORY?

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD HOUSES GONE????

The truth is that I need to adjust my mindset -and I think buyers in my situation may agree -otherwise I will be searching for a very long time to find missed opportunities that would have been good places to settle down in.

Note to seller's: staging is important to highlight features and fellow agent's Pictures are important - like really important.

This spacious colonial is located in the heart of weston. With almost 4000 sq Ft this can make a great home. Featuring 5 bedrooms, office, family rm, formal dining and more... Contact us for a private showing: 203-257-9954