Why you need a true expert in today’s Horsham property market
Josh Harris created on 3rd November 2023
The Horsham housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted property professional on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission-critical to work with an expert who can guide you through each unique step of the process.
The reality is, that not all agents operate the same way.
To truly make a powerful and confident decision as you buy or sell a home, you need an expert who uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with house prices, housing supply, industry projections, and more to give you the best possible advice.
Someone who can provide clarity and trust like that is essential to your success. Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom for the industry. Clickbait, the sensationalising of headlines and content, has been an issue since the dawn of the internet, and housing news is not immune to it.
The above was a headline in The Express yesterday, but once you read the article it goes on to say that according to Nationwide, house prices actually rose 0.9% in October and were only 3.3% lower than the peak of the same time last year before we had the hangover from the mini-budget.
Below was a headline in the same newspaper the next day:
Unfortunately, when information in the media isn’t clear, it can generate a lot of fear and uncertainty for consumers. In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, property-related decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty, and doubt. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Buying or selling a home is a big decision, and it should be one you feel confident making. You can lean on an expert to help you separate fact from fiction and get the answers you need. The right agent can assist you in figuring out what’s going on at the national level and in your local area.
They can debunk headlines using data you can trust.
Experts have in-depth knowledge of the industry and can provide context, so you know how current trends compare to the normal ebbs and flows in the housing market, historical data, and more. Then, to make sure you have the full picture, an agent can tell you if your local area is following the national trend or if they’re seeing something different in your market. Together, you can use all that information to make the best possible decision.
After all, making a move is a potentially life-changing milestone. It should be something you feel ready for and excited about, and that’s where a trusted expert comes in.
If you want sound advice and trusted information about the Horsham housing market, reach out to me today and I would be happy to help.
Thank you for reading. Joshua Harris Harris Wickens
Josh opened Harris Wickens in 2023 following a successful 17 years working for a local independent estate agent. His success has been built on a vast local knowledge, coupled with a reputation for honesty, professionalism and a genuine care for his clients.
Having grown up in the Horsham area, Josh has an intimate knowledge of the local market and is experienced at selling a wide range of properties.
He lives in Horsham with his wife Helen, two young daughters and their Irish terrier ‘Teddy’, in a character cottage that they have lovingly restored and extended. He has always had a real affinity with period houses and is a keen sportsman, when time allows, he enjoys running, a round of golf or playing football.
Shortly after joining the industry in 2006, Josh obtained his NAEA Technical Award, and so has a comprehensive knowledge of the property industry which has been further enhanced through extensive training with the world’s top trainers.
