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Selling a house in <strong>Edmonton</strong> - 3<br />

Considerations<br />

Selling a house in <strong>Edmonton</strong> right now can be challenging due to the<br />

increasing interest rates. As an owner, it is important to understand<br />

the market and how these higher rates can affect your sale.<br />

Higher interest rates can be a boon.<br />

Higher interest rates can be a boon. When buyers are able to secure<br />

a mortgage at an attractive rate, they're more likely to purchase the<br />

home. This helps homeowners who are in need of quick liquidity as<br />

they can find willing buyers and close the deal quickly. Higher interest<br />

rates also tend to drive up real estate prices, making it easier for<br />

sellers to obtain a good price for their property.<br />

Inventory<br />

The amount of inventory in the <strong>Edmonton</strong> real estate market has<br />

also been decreasing recently, which could help you as a seller<br />

should you decide to list right now. Less inventory means that potential<br />

buyers are more likely to take notice of your property and put<br />

in an offer. Going into winter, housing inventory usually drops even<br />

further so listing now might prove beneficial when it comes time to<br />

sell your home.<br />

Despite these advantages, there are still certain risks associated with<br />

selling while interest rates are high. One risk is that you may need to<br />

lower your asking price in order to move quickly on the sale of your<br />

home - something many homeowners aren’t always prepared for or<br />

willing to do.<br />

Risk<br />

Additionally, if you don’t consider other factors such as local economic<br />

conditions or housing trends, you could end up selling for a<br />

lower overall price regardless of whether or not it happens quickly.<br />

All things considered, selling a house in <strong>Edmonton</strong> right now with<br />

higher interest rates is risky but could benefit some sellers depending<br />

on their individual circumstances and goals for their sale. If you’re<br />

considering listing during this time, talk with a real estate professional<br />

who can provide insight into current market conditions and<br />

walk through all available options so that you can make an informed<br />

decision about when and how best to move forward with selling your<br />

home.<br />

Tim Grover<br />

<strong>Edmonton</strong> Real Estate Team is your one-stop source for all your real<br />

estate needs! With expert advice, we are the perfect partner to help<br />

you find or sell a home. Call us at 780-288-5144 and let us help you<br />

make smart and informed decisions about your future today.<br />

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