What’s going on with the Downtown Frederick Market

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As you know, it has been a little busy around these parts. Most of my time has been spent looking at homes around the downtown area. I have looked at detached single family homes, duplexes, townhouses or old row houses. The prices are all over the place downtown; higher along Carroll Creek. The magic number for my clients has been around $200,000. There is a big difference in quality from below $225,000 to $230,000-250,000. Most of your homes under $225,000 were in need of more TLC than others. They were all still liveable, but needed upgrading or minor repairs. If you looked at homes just $20,000 above, you will find a home in much better shape.

I offer these tips to the current (and future) sellers, clean your house. Please, it really makes a difference when showing. Declutter and remove unneccessary furniture. Homes downtown are small, make it look as large as possible. Curb appeal; make sure your stoop is clean and fresh looking. It sometimes take us REALTORS® a few minutes to unlock the door and the potential buyer is looking at the cracking paint on window seals, dead flowers or weed growing out of the sidewalk cracks. Curb appeal makes a world of difference. It’s your first impression.

The end of summer is almost here. Vacations will be coming to an end and kids will be heading back to school. Showings will slow down, but some of your more serious buyers will still be out and about looking for the best deal on the block. And you have to be ready to show! Don’t give up.

Good luck and have a great day.

July 21, 2008 · Filed Under Frederick Market Conditions, Market Condition, seller

Comments

4 Responses to “What’s going on with the Downtown Frederick Market”

Ann Cummings on July 22nd, 2008 6:05 am

Hi Bob - this is great advice for all sellers to pay heed to. The homes in our downtown area are also smaller like yours, and the importance of decluttering makes such a HUGE difference for sure.

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Boomer Jack Boardman on July 29th, 2008 3:59 pm

What? Weeds? They’re all that’s green in my little near-downtown yard! Good thing I’m not selling, ’cause you’re quite right, and I’d have a lot of work to do!
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gotbob on July 29th, 2008 5:30 pm

Howdy sir.
Carole Cohen on July 29th, 2008 11:03 pm

I had to come by to see what you are up to. I’m glad you are busy but I miss conversing. Be well.

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