Duffy Realty Days on Market is now 77 days, the industry average is 169 days. Duffy Sellers sell for about 97% of their list price. According to the FMLS, 1260 single family homes sold in Metro Atlanta during February 2009 at 93% of their asking price.

Many people want to know the statistics but what do they really mean to you? Let’s break it down…

Days on Market: This # does not include expired listings or withdrawn listings. How long will it take to sell your home? Who knows! You could be better than the average or longer than average. You could expire after 180 days on the market and then sell within 14 days of relisting; your Days on Market would be 14. The key is that Duffy homes sell faster than the industry average but there is no way to know how long it will take for you to sell.

When you are asking for statistics you need to know that they may not be YOUR statistics. You may do much better or much worse. It has been said your chances of getting struck by lightening are greater than your chances of winning the lottery but how many people play the lottery anyway? Why? Because you can’t win if you don’t play.

If you want to sell your home, don’t worry about statistics or the media or what your best friend’s aunt said. Focus on what you can control. Price, condition of the home, the home’s availability to be shown, staging, pictures, the lack of clutter, smells, cleanliness, landscaping, repairs, etc. Put your attention on your home. Don’t be concerned with everyone else, just be aware. Take advantage of the advice given to you by your listing agent, listen to the feedback from friends, other agents and potential buyers and react. Don’t be a passive seller…..make it happen!

Melissa Boring
Listing Expert
Duffy Realty