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With abundant inventory, low interest rates and a wide range of styles and prices, the number one listing and selling agent for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties in Fairfield/Southport feels now is that time.
“I think it’s a great time for anyone who is on the fence to jump off the fence and get going,’’ Smith said. “People are going to get good value for their money. The competition among sellers is fierce right now.”
I think it’s a great time for anyone who is on the fence to jump off the fence and get going. -- Melanie Smith
Smith said inventory is available in all price sectors. “The lower the prices, the more buyers there are available to absorb inventory,’’ she said. “There are some people at the lower price ranges who will move up to the next price range. It’s really a good opportunity for buyers right now. This spring is a great chance to get into a home, especially if they are coming from another area.”
On the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices website for Fairfield, more than 30 homes in the region are listed for sale between $300,000 and $1 million. That number will undoubtedly swell in the next few weeks as sellers place their homes on sale for spring.
“The homes at $500,000 and below will move the fastest,’’ Smith said. “Homes in the $300s and $400s are selling more than anything else. A few people are scaling down and they don’t need the 5-bedroom, $1 million house. The lower price range is also where we will see the first-time homebuyers.”
Fairfield, with its highly-regarded school system, vibrant downtown, beaches, proximity to transportation and other amenities remains a coveted landing spot for families. “I don’t think there’s any reason that won’t continue,’’ Smith said.
Smith has been a Top Producer in Westport, Weston, Easton, Fairfield and Southport since 1980. She has sales and listings totaling more than $875 million, and named one the top 10 agents by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties and one of the Top 100 Realtors in the U.S.
“I think everyone at Berkshire Hathaway is excited and encouraged about the potential for the spring market,’’ she said. “Some people have been waiting to make a move for a couple of years now. If you’re looking to get into the market, there really has been no better time.”
For more information, contact Smith at 203-521-2126 or via email at melaniesmith@bhhsne.com. Her current list of properties is also on her website, http://www.callmelaniesmith.com/
