{realtor riner} spring has sprung. no joke.

spring equals warmer weather, flowers blooming, birds chirping, and the sense of anew. but in real estate, spring means january/february. i'm not kidding. spring has sprung people and it's time to act.

most people tell me they want to start looking for a home to buy or consider putting their homes up for sale in the spring. but the problem with waiting until march and april is that so is everyone else. you aren't the only one that will be out there looking or listing your home. so, like any other area of life, be proactive and think ahead. it's kinda like the above picture. would you rather have your home for sale when inventory is low and it stands out or when everyone is putting their home on the market and it's just a number? would you rather be looking for a place to buy when you're one of the few looking or do you want to deal with multiple offers and escalation clauses among a sea of offers?! it's kinda a no-brainer.

so while this blog post might be short and sweet, it's all about making you aware as the public. most of the reports on the housing market are at the very least 3-6 months behind what we are seeing on the frontlines. see reach out to your local real estate expert (ahem, LAUREN RINER, ahem) and start the process. i can promise that you'll thank me later.

xoxo Lauren