We helped first time home buyer Lucas purchase a home with our knowledge of the real estate process

"The entire process was very positive. My Realtor really knew the ins and outs of the real estate game. The level of service I received as a first time home buyer was just fantastic. They were really able to get an idea of what we were looking for and helped us find the right place."

How we helped Rodney with his real estate needs by going above and beyond in marketing the home

 "I was very happy with what the Donnelly Group did for me. They went above and beyond in every aspect. The put together a nice slideshow of the home, a virtual tour, and all of that stuff so those who were looking online would get a better view of the home inside and out."

How we helped Carrie with the sale of her home by helping her find comparables

 "We’re actually still working with the Donnelly Group. We’re still in the process of purchasing a home through them, but in the sale of our home we met with Diane and she came over to the house and helped us find comparables. She actually sold the house for more than we intended on so we’re pretty happy with the experience."

Market snapshot for Anne Arundel County

There are many great Anne Arundel County area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, Click here for an in-depth overview of the selling process. You may also call me at (410) 320-6551 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 

We've seen some interesting trends in the area lately that we think you should know about. Home sales are up 4% since last year, while the time on market has decreased by 7 days. Additionally, we've seen a massive spike in available inventory - a 26% increase since last year! What does all of this mean for you?
 
Sellers:

• Making your home shine is more important than ever. Now is the time to do the painting you've been putting off or add to the curb appeal you never thought was important. 
• You have to price your home aggressively. With all the competition, overpricing your home will push buyers toward others.
• Your home has to have a clear, more identifiable, better value than your neighbors. It needs to look and be priced as irresistible as possible. 

Buyers:

• Now is the time to buy! 
• Interest rates are around 3.5%-4%, meaning payments are lower than ever before and homes are generally more affordable.
• There is a lot available to you, so you can be choosy. There is no better time to find that perfect home

As you can see, the market is favoring buyers at the moment. It's important to remember, however, that conditions change throughout the year and are sometimes neighborhood-specific. For advice on buying and selling under current market conditions, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to take care of you!

Don't Get Zillow'd!

There are many great Anne Arundel County area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, Click here for an in-depth overview of the selling process. You may also call me at (410) 320-6551 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

If you're looking to buy or sell a home, Zillow can be a good place to start. You should, however, be aware of its significant limitations. For instance:

• In the Baltimore area, Zillow estimates are only within 20% of the actual value of your home 86.5% of the time. 
• This means that 13.5% of the time its "zestimate" is more than 20% inaccurate. 
• Zillow uses nonspecific data from all over the county. They aren't on the ground assessing the value on a home-by-home basis.

If someone told you that your house would sell anywhere from $240,000 to $360,000, would that be of any help? You would still have no idea where you should price your home to sell, and are left without expectations.That's why working with a real estate professional is the best option if you want up-to-date and accurate information. 

We'd be happy to check out your home and crunch the numbers for you - for free. Give us a call or shoot us an email, we'd love to make your buying and selling experience a good one.