July 2009 vs July 2010: Total number of sales drop 50% for Dallas, Denton and Collin counties

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Corinth, TX homes for sale: Unfortunately, here is the truth. The number of sold homes in July of 2010 is half of 2009. In spite of this fact, homes for sale in Corinth, TX and Denton, TX that are priced well, and in almost perfect showing conditions do sell! The homes that sell - have the best online presentation, multiple photos - at least 25, they are prominently displayed on realtor.com and other consumer oriented homes for sale sites. The homes that sell have local Denton TX and Corinth TX agents who work diligently and systematically promoting, marketing and keeping feedback flowing to sellers from the showings. The homes that sell stand out with competitive price, easy access to showings, and almost perfect condition of the home and grounds. With the interest rates at their lowest, surely there are qualified buyers out there!

Corinth TX homes for sale:
In spite of the marketing efforts, the sale does not happen online. The buyers make final decision when they step into the property. Most of the time with assistance from an agent. With so much marketing and means to expose the property online, it might appear that any owner can find a buyer for their home by simply posting their home on MLS at a discount fee or promoting it on for sale by owner sites. It can not be further from the truth and reality. Recent data show that the most work is to be done when the buyers decide between properties on their top three list and want to have the process of negotiations, repairs agreements and closing to go smooth and taken care by professionals. Unless the owners sell their home to friends or family, things can get ugly real fast. With this said, I wish all the best luck to home sellers who try to cut the real estate commission costs! So to all Denton, TX and Corinth, TX homeowners who are thinking to sell their home on their own - GOOD LUCK!