Keeping up on the market on a daily basis is key to our business.  It is how we customize our marketing plans for eac h and every seller.  When looking at the statistics for 2nd Quarter 2008 versus 2nd Quarter 2007 we found some very interesting information. 

In St. Louis County  there were 3,480 less homes on the market in 2nd Quarater 2008 than there were in 2007.  However agents only sold 358 less homes with 3,399 selling in 2nd Quarter 2007 and 3,041 in 2nd Quarter 2008 per the Mid America Regional Infomation System.

In St. Charles County there were 2,046 less homes on the market in 2nd Quarter 2008 than there were in the same time period in 2007.  The selling rate decreased 10% which was the equivalent of 127 homes. 

Third quarter data is not yet available however the multi listing system shows there are 2,644 active homes on the market in St. Charles County and 6,883 active homes in St. Louis County.

This information demonstrates that life events continue to happen, people get married, have children, loose loved ones which cause them to make a housing change.  We help sellers prepare their homes to sell in this market every day.  We are currently scheduling interviews for additional listings.  Call or e-mail to schedule an appointment.

The Simms Team

Specializing in New Construction, Custom, and Country Homes