With the Santa Fe market as hot as it is these days (low inventory, high demand), you may be thinking you might as well just sell your house on your own.

There’s a common misconception that homes only sell in the spring and summer. After October 15, in many parts of the country, home sales slow down or even dry up, depending on where you’re located.

If your house is on the market and not getting the positive feedback you dreamed of on the day you listed it, there are still a few quick tricks that might change how buyers see your house. Or if you’re contemplating listing, try following these tips for a quicker sale for the right price.

Preparing for the sale of your Santa Fe home is sometimes a long process. There’s finding a reputable Realtor (although I can solve that issue for you right now!), boxing up the family photos, small (and large) repairs, painting, sanding, scraping, organizing. Sometimes it feels incredibly daunting.

Here’s the good news of the day: Home builders are on a roll. The Wells Fargo/National Association of Home Builders Sentiment Index posted at 64 for October. This is the highest this number has been since 2005 (a posting above 50 tilts sentiment toward optimism).

Your Santa Fe home is likely one of your biggest investments, and if you’re considering selling, you want to be sure you pick the best time to do so.

I’m pretty sure just that headline has turned several of you off immediately. Santa Fe is the home of thousands of dog lovers. I know. I’m one of them myself.

If you’re thinking about selling your Santa Fe home and you want to do it in a hurry, here’s the absolute best way to get it done. Work with your qualified real estate broker to find out exactly what it’s worth in today’s market and then price it 8 – 15% lower than that number.

Selling a home is a daunting task. By hiring a Realtor, you’re basically handing over one of your largest assets to someone who may feel like a stranger, especially if you haven’t had any reason to use a Realtor in the past several years.

There are a few instances when snapping a photo with your I-phone doesn’t do you any favors. That wild evening in a Canyon Road bar may qualify as one. Or the morning after that wild evening.