A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market

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<p><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the </span><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/20/home-price-growth-is-returning-to-normal-infographic/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">housing market</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still </span><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/17/how-buying-a-multi-generational-home-helps-with-affordability-today/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> or </span><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/09/key-skills-you-need-your-listing-agent-to-have/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sell</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> a home right now. </span></p>
<p>Regrettably, when news in the media isn’t easy to understand, it can make people feel scared and unsure. Similarly, negative talk on social media spreads fast and creates fear. As Jason Lewris, Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer at <em>Parcl</em>, <a href="https://www.parcllabs.com/articles/q3-real-estate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">says</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty, and doubt.”</em></p></blockquote>
<p>But it doesn’t have to be that way. Buying a home is a big decision, and it should be one you <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/18/what-are-the-real-reasons-you-want-to-move-right-now/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">feel confident</a> making. You should lean on a trusted real estate agent to help you separate <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/27/unmasking-scary-myths-about-todays-housing-market-infographic/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fact from fiction</a> and get the <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/03/home-prices-are-not-falling/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">answers</a> you need.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">That agent will use their knowledge of </span>what’s really happening<span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> with </span><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/20/home-price-growth-is-returning-to-normal-infographic/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">home prices</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">, </span><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/24/the-perks-of-selling-your-house-when-inventory-is-low/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">housing supply</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">, </span><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/11/the-latest-expert-forecasts-for-home-prices-in-2023/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">expert forecasts</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">, </span><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/16/are-higher-mortgage-rates-here-to-stay/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">and more</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> to give you the best possible advice. The </span><em style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">National Association of Realtors</em><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> (NAR) </span><a href="https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/bring-on-the-positive-vibes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">explains</a><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">:</span></p>
<blockquote><p><em>“. . . agents combat uncertainty and fear with a combination of historical perspective, training and facts.”</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>The right agent will help you figure out what’s going on at the national level and in your local area.</strong></p>
<p>They’ll debunk headlines <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/09/29/explaining-todays-low-housing-supply-infographic/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">using data</a> you can trust. Plus, they have in-depth knowledge of the industry and can <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/09/27/why-todays-housing-inventory-shows-a-crash-isnt-on-the-horizon/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">provide context</a>, so you know how current trends compare to the normal ebbs and flows in the housing market, <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/09/26/the-return-of-normal-seasonality-for-home-price-appreciation/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">historical data</a>, and more.</p>
<p>Then, to make sure you have the full picture, an agent can tell you if your local area is following the national trend or if they’re seeing something different in your market. Together, you can use all that information to make the best possible decision.</p>
<p>After all, making a move is a potentially life-changing milestone. It should be something you feel <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/09/25/beginning-with-pre-approval/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ready for</a> and excited about. And that’s where a trusted expert comes in.</p>
<h3>Bottom Line</h3>
<p>If you need reliable information about the housing market and expert advice about your own move, get in touch with a real estate agent in your area.</p>
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