In many towns and cities across America right now the market is hot… meaning the demand is high and the inventory is low. It can be a tough market for buyers, so here’s some advice for home buyers in a hot market.
💯Pre-Approval
When you might face a multiple offer situation, you need to have every advantage. 
We advise buyers to speak to a local lender (we know a few good ones) before you even start your house hunting. Start the approval process. Get your paperwork to the lender and at the very least get a pre-qualification…preferably even a pre-approval. When a seller gets a number offers and one of them is from a buyer who is already approved, that buyer stands out and is a safer bet for the seller. Take the time to talk to a lender before you begin. You’ll know what you can afford, and you’ll know which loan product is right for you and for each situation. Take time to get your A-game on.
What about cash offers? It’s true, sometimes you’ll get beat out by a cash offer. But not always. It depends on the offer and the situation. As long as it’s within the seller’s expected price range, the cash offer will often be the winner. Everyone has different motivations, and they all play out in the negotiations.
💰Offer Your Highest and Best
When a buyer is in a multiple offer situation, we always ask them, “if you miss out on this house because you didn’t offer $5,000 or $10,000 more, will you be ok with it next week, or will you be upset? The difference of $5000 may only mean $25 to $50 on your monthly mortgage payment.”
If you really want the house, you’ll need to offer your highest and best. When there are multiple offers you can bet that someone else really wants the house, too. This won’t be the time when you get a bargain. You will need to offer current market value to win. Consequently, this is the time when you have to know your mind, and decide, “how much do I want it?”
🏡Do you Have A House to Sell?
In a hot market, you will find yourself competing with buyers who don’t have a house to sell. Certainly, the competition is steep in price ranges below the median, which is about $300,000 in Frederick County right now. Often, in the move-up price ranges, you will find other buyers putting their best foot forward. They may already have their home listed, maybe even already sold. Again, you’ll want to have every advantage on your side.
We advise having your home listed on the market, or at the very least scheduled to go on the market within a certain time frame. Better yet, having the home sold gives you an even greater advantage. In a market with high demand, you can rest assured that your home will probably sell, given it’s in good condition and priced well for the market.
We understand that it is difficult to sell and buy at the same time. But remember, an experienced real estate agent has been helping people buy and sell for years, day in and day out, in all kinds of markets. We can help you thread that needle and maneuver through the process with the best possible results.
💼Use an Experienced Buyer’s Agent
Interview agents about their understanding of the current trends in the market. Are they familiar with the inventory, time on the market, and year over year trends? Your local real estate market is always changing. A veteran buyer’s agent has helped homebuyers in many different types of markets, whether a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, or transitioning markets. They will negotiate on your behalf. They represent your best interest. The best part is, the seller pays for the buyer’s agent.
😊Trust Your Agent
ITZEL ZIMMER REALTOR®
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Search Results: 410 Properties
Lowest Price
$200,000
Average Price
$236,354
Highest Price
$265,000
6333 N 37th Avenue Phoenix 85019
For Sale
$225,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 1.75
Sqft: 1,932
MLS: #5962835
Broker: HomeSmart
409 W Monona Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$264,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,640
MLS: #5961339
Broker: HomeSmart
21619 N 32nd Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$200,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,324
MLS: #5965646
Broker: West USA Realty
2026 W Lupine Avenue Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$239,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,824
MLS: #5965959
Broker: Go Sold Realty
3838 W Morten Avenue Phoenix 85051
For Sale
$239,999
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,758
MLS: #5965142
Broker: HomeSmart
4107 E La Salle Street Phoenix 85040
New Listing
$265,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,881
MLS: #5966974
Broker: HomeSmart
4608 W Vernon Avenue Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$209,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,236
MLS: #5963825
Broker: Realty ONE Group
7009 W Lewis Avenue Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$219,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,667
MLS: #5963452
Broker: HomeSmart
4531 N 56th Avenue Phoenix 85031
For Sale
$205,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,220
MLS: #5962638
Broker: Novus Realty Agency
1110 W Helena Drive Phoenix 85023
For Sale
$217,500
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,339
MLS: #5926146
Broker: Offerpad
6228 W Monterey Way Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$200,000
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,906
MLS: #5923876
Broker: Joplin Realty, LLC
2401 W San Miguel Avenue Phoenix 85015
New Listing
$244,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1.75
Sqft: 1,204
MLS: #5966912
Broker: Arizona 1st Land & Home RE Co
9241 W Elm Street Phoenix 85037
For Sale
$250,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,974
MLS: #5951570
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
10936 W Elm Street Phoenix 85037
For Sale
$245,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 2,075
MLS: #5961758
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
538 E Rimrock Drive Phoenix 85024
For Sale
$260,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,579
MLS: #5958857
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
10526 W Devonshire Avenue Phoenix 85037
New Listing
$215,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,492
MLS: #5966904
Broker: HomeSmart
4022 W Joan De Arc Avenue Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$264,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1.75
Sqft: 1,574
MLS: #5964132
Broker: Go 4 Cash Flow
4026 E Jicarilla Street Phoenix 85044
For Sale
$259,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,092
MLS: #5966271
Broker: Revelation Real Estate
3001 W Port Au Prince Lane Phoenix 85053
New Listing
$249,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,316
MLS: #5966733
Broker: Arizona Lifestyle Realty
815 N 14th Street Phoenix 85006
For Sale
$225,000
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Sqft: 815
MLS: #5961685
Broker: HomeSmart
4114 W Mercer Lane Phoenix 85029
New Listing
$257,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,706
MLS: #5966863
Broker: Pitchfork Property Brokers, LLC
1820 N 72nd Lane Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$215,500
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,200
MLS: #5966400
Broker: The John Samuels Agency
3622 W Altadena Avenue Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$210,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,398
MLS: #5964484
Broker: neXGen Real Estate
2121 W Jefferson Street Phoenix 85009
For Sale
$212,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,262
MLS: #5963764
Broker: HomeSmart
1301 W Anderson Drive Phoenix 85023
New Listing
$215,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,760
MLS: #5966554
Broker: Keller Williams Northeast Realty
4122 W Loma Lane Phoenix 85051
For Sale
$229,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,500
MLS: #5959177
Broker: Realty ONE Group
902 W Mohawk Lane Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$250,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,290
MLS: #5966142
Broker: Midland Real Estate Alliance
3014 N 50th Dr Drive Phoenix 85031
For Sale
$201,500
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,725
MLS: #5934810
Broker: ICG-Phoenix, LLC
6510 S 18th Lane Phoenix 85041
For Sale
$249,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,675
MLS: #5966476
Broker: HomeSmart
7948 W Brill Street Phoenix 85043
For Sale
$224,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,601
MLS: #5966491
Broker: Right Step Realty, LLC
3923 N 15th Street Phoenix 85014
For Sale
$249,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1
Sqft: 1,504
MLS: #5966411
Broker: HomeSmart
4264 W Morten Avenue Phoenix 85051
For Sale
$232,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,392
MLS: #5961699
Broker: West USA Realty
4525 W Lewis Avenue Phoenix 85035
New Listing
$239,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,550
MLS: #5966774
Broker: West USA Realty
3940 W Culver Street Phoenix 85009
For Sale
$219,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,569
MLS: #5965815
Broker: Equity Realty Group, LLC
4848 N 63rd Drive Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$249,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 2,074
MLS: #5966287
Broker: HomeSmart
1007 W Tonopah Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$259,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 1.75
Sqft: 1,708
MLS: #5962726
Broker: HomeSmart
12617 N 21st Drive Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$220,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,480
MLS: #5966072
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
1911 W Tuckey Lane Phoenix 85015
New Listing
$217,500
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,336
MLS: #5966661
Broker: Re/Max Fine Properties
17606 N 17th Place 1054 Phoenix 85022
For Sale
$244,000
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,345
MLS: #5965408
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
7216 W Merrell Street Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$234,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,365
MLS: #5963104
Broker: BG Real Estate
150 W Mohawk Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$253,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,350
MLS: #5964858
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
1910 N 78th Glen Phoenix 85035
New Listing
$218,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4
Sqft: 1,768
MLS: #5966760
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
3443 N 87th Avenue Phoenix 85037
New Listing
$235,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,300
MLS: #5966737
Broker: A.Z. & Associates Real Estate Group
1002 W Pontiac Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$260,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,828
MLS: #5963684
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
22237 N 31st Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$225,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,086
MLS: #5963306
Broker: Above and Beyond Realty
4160 W Sunnyside Avenue Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$231,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,671
MLS: #5963628
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
2736 W Lamar Road Phoenix 85017
For Sale
$245,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,440
MLS: #5965124
Broker: neXGen Real Estate
18621 N 9th Avenue Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$250,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,352
MLS: #5960811
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
1825 E South Mountain Avenue Phoenix 85042
For Sale
$229,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,464
MLS: #5966505
Broker: HomeSmart
7825 W Pipestone Place Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$202,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,452
MLS: #5960330
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
2437 N 73rd Drive Phoenix 85043
For Sale
$210,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,579
MLS: #5959570
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
4127 N 105th Avenue Phoenix 85037
For Sale
$248,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,920
MLS: #5959403
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
7218 W Glenrosa Avenue Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$209,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,805
MLS: #5958078
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
2813 W Port Royale Lane Phoenix 85053
For Sale
$219,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,191
MLS: #5959401
Broker: My Home Group Real Estate
4218 N 92nd Lane Phoenix 85037
New Listing
$239,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,528
MLS: #5966582
Broker: West USA Realty
35112 N 31st Avenue Phoenix 85086
For Sale
$265,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,733
MLS: #5957793
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
3320 W Kimberly Way Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$225,000
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,050
MLS: #5956635
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
18401 N 16th Drive Phoenix 85023
For Sale
$240,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,749
MLS: #5953566
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
3446 E Libby Street Phoenix 85032
For Sale
$256,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,283
MLS: #5953414
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
1318 W Hononegh Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$260,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,799
MLS: #5952305
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
12251 N 22nd Avenue Phoenix 85029
New Listing
$224,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,674
MLS: #5966625
Broker: Keller Williams Arizona Realty
1724 E Wood Street Phoenix 85040
For Sale
$259,777
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,550
MLS: #5966528
Broker: Prestige Realty
7226 W Monterosa Street Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$223,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,690
MLS: #5950426
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
1420 W Sequoia Drive Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$260,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,796
MLS: #5943713
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
3844 E Emile Zola Avenue Phoenix 85032
For Sale
$230,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,064
MLS: #5943445
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
3407 E Anderson Drive Phoenix 85032
For Sale
$248,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,516
MLS: #5966511
Broker: HomeSmart
6145 W Avalon Circle Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$235,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,583
MLS: #5957398
Broker: Pulse Realty & Associates
2815 W Redfield Road Phoenix 85053
For Sale
$253,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,870
MLS: #5942593
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
10027 N 37th Avenue Phoenix 85051
For Sale
$257,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 2,177
MLS: #5939384
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
6530 S 38th Lane Phoenix 85041
For Sale
$249,078
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,524
MLS: #5942200
Broker: American Traditions Realty
131 W Villa Maria Drive Phoenix 85023
New Listing
$259,999
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,444
MLS: #5966546
Broker: West USA Realty
6224 W Berkeley Road Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$209,990
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,289
MLS: #5952008
Broker: Realty ONE Group
3646 W Cholla Street Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$240,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,748
MLS: #5936337
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
614 W Fellars Drive Phoenix 85023
For Sale
$259,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,395
MLS: #5940575
Broker: Realty ONE Group
6162 W Coronado Road Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$220,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 1,824
MLS: #5950863
Broker: A.Z. & Associates Real Estate Group
3813 W Hazelwood Street Phoenix 85019
For Sale
$219,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,593
MLS: #5957878
Broker: A.Z. & Associates Real Estate Group
12337 S Shoshoni Drive Phoenix 85044
For Sale
$220,000
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,085
MLS: #5963875
Broker: Delex Realty
4938 W Berkeley Road Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$210,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,519
MLS: #5958444
Broker: West USA Realty
2515 E Sweetwater Avenue Phoenix 85032
For Sale
$258,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,440
MLS: #5861355
Broker: Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
2421 W Anderson Avenue Phoenix 85023
For Sale
$250,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 2,243
MLS: #5953103
Broker: Realty ONE Group
5539 W Coronado Road Phoenix 85035
For Sale
$219,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,584
MLS: #5964316
Broker: My Home Group Real Estate
3204 E Maldonado Drive Phoenix 85042
For Sale
$265,000
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,198
MLS: #5953278
Broker: Realty Executives
3226 W Columbine Drive Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$249,999
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,702
MLS: #5963524
Broker: Keller Williams Realty Phoenix
3944 W Maryland Avenue Phoenix 85019
For Sale
$239,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,505
MLS: #5954080
Broker: North & Co
9131 W Berkeley Road Phoenix 85037
For Sale
$224,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,568
MLS: #5952507
Broker: West USA Realty
3542 W Evans Drive Phoenix 85053
For Sale
$245,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,819
MLS: #5933184
Broker: Realty Executives
2314 W Weldon Avenue Phoenix 85015
For Sale
$200,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1
Sqft: 1,281
MLS: #5963962
Broker: eXp Realty
13629 N 38th Place Phoenix 85032
For Sale
$252,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,528
MLS: #5919902
Broker: West USA Realty
12648 N 22nd Street Phoenix 85022
For Sale
$201,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,390
MLS: #5959271
Broker: Pro Star Realty
4015 W Cortez Street Phoenix 85029
For Sale
$235,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 1.75
Sqft: 1,505
MLS: #5949153
Broker: West USA Realty
2125 W Le Marche Avenue Phoenix 85023
For Sale
$239,000
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,520
MLS: #5931707
Broker: eXp Realty
4554 N 50th Drive Phoenix 85031
For Sale
$209,995
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,450
MLS: #5966483
Broker: The John Samuels Agency
5222 S 15th Street Phoenix 85040
For Sale
$224,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,642
MLS: #5957366
Broker: Realty ONE Group
4219 N 71st Drive Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$205,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,092
MLS: #5966104
Broker: HomeSmart
4202 N 72nd Lane Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$239,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 1,601
MLS: #5966163
Broker: 1st Dream Realty
3747 W Seldon Lane Phoenix 85051
For Sale
$205,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,288
MLS: #5929610
Broker: Realty ONE Group
7274 W Highland Avenue Phoenix 85033
For Sale
$210,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,064
MLS: #5966451
Broker: Mojica & Associates Real Estate
5834 S 42nd Street Phoenix 85040
For Sale
$259,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sqft: 1,698
MLS: #5959551
Broker: Delex Realty
1954 W Kerry Lane Phoenix 85027
For Sale
$249,900
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,720
MLS: #5960926
Broker: World Class Properties
7128 S 9th Place Phoenix 85042
For Sale
$205,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 1.75
Sqft: 1,838
MLS: #5966434
Broker: Tierra Bella Realty
