NATIONAL GUMMI BEAR DAY: SWEET REAL ESTATE MOVES YOU NEED TO MAKE!

by Cari Pelayo

April 27th is National Gummi Bear Day, and while we could spend all day ranking our favorite flavors (we all know red is elite 🔥), let’s talk about something just as sweet—real estate!

Buying or selling a home is a lot like eating a bag of gummi bears—some choices are amazing, some can be sticky, and if you wait too long, all the good ones are gone! 😱

So, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or just chew on the idea of moving, here’s how to make sure your real estate decisions are sweet—not sour! 🏡🍬

🐻 BUYERS: DON’T WAIT FOR THE LAST GUMMI BEAR!

You know that feeling when you reach for your favorite color… and it’s GONE? That’s what happens when you wait too long to make an offer on a great home!

🚨 Reality Check: The best homes sell FAST—sometimes in hours.

💰 Pro Tip:
✔️ Get Pre-Approved – Sellers won’t take your offer seriously without it! (NerdWallet)
✔️ Act Quickly – If you love it, make an offer! The longer you wait, the more competition piles up.
✔️ Be Flexible – A seller might pick a slightly lower offer with better terms, so sweeten the deal with a flexible closing date or fewer contingencies!

📊 FACT: 56% of buyers who waited lost out on at least one home before finally landing a deal. (Realtor.com)

🏡 SELLERS: DON’T BE THE HARD, STALE GUMMI BEAR!

Ever left a bag of gummi bears open too long? They get tough, unappealing, and nobody wants them. That’s EXACTLY what happens to overpriced homes that sit on the market for weeks.

💡 How to Keep Your Home Fresh & In Demand:
✔️ Price It Right – Overpricing = No Offers. Underpricing = Leaving Money on the Table. Find that sweet spot!
✔️ Stage & Photograph Well – Homes with high-quality listing photos sell 32% faster! 📸 (Redfin)
✔️ Curb Appeal Wins – A little landscaping, fresh paint, and a welcoming entrance add thousands to your sale price!

📊 FUN FACT: The first two weeks on the market are crucial—homes that don’t get offers in that time are 50% more likely to need a price cut. (Zillow)

🍬 REAL ESTATE MYTHS THAT NEED TO BE CHEWED UP & SPIT OUT!

❌ "I Should Wait for Prices to Drop." – Bad news: Prices are unpredictable, and waiting often means higher mortgage rates instead!

❌ "I Can Price My Home High & Negotiate Down." – Buyers won’t even bother looking if your home is way overpriced. Start realistic, attract more buyers, and get multiple offers instead!

❌ "Spring & Summer Are the ONLY Good Times to Sell." – FALSE! Homes sell all year round—especially with the right strategy! (National Association of Realtors)

🔥 SWEETEST TAKEAWAY? DON’T LET YOUR DREAM HOME MELT AWAY!

Buying or selling a home should be exciting, rewarding, and stress-free—like opening a brand-new bag of gummi bears! 🍬

📩 Thinking about making a move? Let’s make it as sweet as possible—DM me today! 🏡✨