The Undercover Housing Market | When Zillow Searches Aren’t Cutting It

Another house hits your inbox. By the time you open your email, you see the dreaded “contract pending” tag. How are people buying homes in 2 hours? How can you get the inside track? What is going on?!

Like all markets, when demand outpaces supply, the game changes. You can’t see a new listing on a Tuesday, schedule a showing for Saturday, check it out again in a week or two, and make an offer. The internet find-and-buy just isn’t working.

Here’s how to beat the competition and find a house in this market.

Get The Inside Track

Talk to neighbors, friends, and family. Let them know you are in the market for a new house. More importantly, find a Realtor. Realtors know what homes are coming soon, sellers that are preparing for sale, and what WILL BE hitting the market. Sellers are painting, renovating, and getting their homes ready. 

Realtors know who these folks are and can make sure you see the home BEFORE you see a Zillow notification. If you don’t have a Realtor, call Kevin today, 727-410-8599 or visit us at https://www.kevinfreel.com/ to see our reviews.

Get Preapproved Before You Start Looking For A House

If you are serious about getting into the market, get approved. Start by gathering your paystubs, two years of tax returns, P&L statements if you are self-employed, bank statements, and investments. Talk to your mortgage broker and start the process. If you need an excellent mortgage broker call us at 727-410-8599 and we will connect you with the best mortgage broker in Tampa.

Be Ready When Your Realtor Calls

This is really how you get the inside track. Give your Realtor their own ringtone, let people know that you might have to leave early, and be ready to jump when the listing hits. If you like a new listing, you have to go see it right away. And you have to know about it before the internet databases get update.

If you want to get the inside track during this undercover housing market, contact us today!