SunCrest News September 28, 2017

Lifestyle Hike

Fall is here – leaves are changing, the air is crisper, and snow is just around the corner. NOW is a great time to catch the beauty of the fall season.

Join us Saturday September 30th at 8:30AM and let’s soak up “life at the top” at one on SunCrest’s highest vistas!

  • Meet at 8:30AM at the end of Deer Ridge Drive. (Approx. 1525 E. Deer Ridge Dr)
  • Duration: 1-1.5 hours. Approx. 3 miles round trip.
  • All ages, skill levels, and 4 legged friends welcome. (Don’t forget the leash!) Photos, photo bombers and selfies encouraged. #suncrestlifestyle
  • Wear comfortable shoes and attire. Water will be provided.
SunCrest Market Updates September 25, 2017

September SunCrest Market Update

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Are Robots Buying Houses?

No. Well, not exactly. As technology gets more sophisticated, we’re seeing the emergence of something called a real estate “iBuyer,” short for “investor-backed buyers.” Basically, these are groups of investors that pool their money, and then use high-tech software called Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) to find what they believe are good deals and make quick offers to home sellers.

IBuyers like Open Door, Knock, and OfferPad will make offers often accompanied by claims that their transactions are more convenient and have less friction, versus selling your home to a traditional buyer. But it’s important to understand the downside to these transactions as well, and how they come up with their offer price.

The fees on these transactions range from 6-16%, and the offer price may not be fair. AVMs use publicly available information and while some effort is made to consider the individual home, these algorithms are built for mass evaluation and can’t capture real life human curb appeal, condition, or location. Unfortunately, as we explained in last month’s SunCrest Market Update, these AVMs are not known for being accurate, and our niche neighborhood only exacerbates the problem.

Our take:

Ignoring iBuyers isn’t the answer; there may be certain circumstances when an offer from one would make sense to entertain. They may be convenient, but is it worth the fees involved? What is your home actually worth? Knowing exactly what your home is worth and consulting with a trusted advisor is really the best way to know if an iBuyer’s offer—or any offer, really—is the best way to make sure you don’t leave any money on the table.


Our SunCrest Market Update is a hyper-local analysis of the most up-to-date information regarding the SunCrest real estate market. The previous month’s SunCrest housing information and future editions are released monthly.