Toohig sees evidence of an upward market this year, noting that recently a couple of large houses in Sherwood Forest sold for good prices. "We are fortunate we didn't have huge drops, but the market has been sort of stagnant," he says. Getting the values back up is not the only challenge facing the potential home seller. Along with a new spark in the market comes that buyer who is "more sophisticated," Toohig says. "They visit national websites such as Trulia and Zillow and tell us what homes they want to see." The market conditions mean that homeowners who want to sell need to understand their particular subdivision or area more than ever. This is a market WHERE ARE HOMES SELLING FAST? Average days on the market by municipality from 1/1/14-4/30/14, as reported by the Roanoke Valley MLS: Municipality ........................................................................................ Avg Days on Market Montgomery Co ............................................................................................................39.25 Vinton ............................................................................................................................62.74 City of Salem .................................................................................................................84.67 Roanoke County ............................................................................................................90.96 Roanoke City .................................................................................................................99.88 Botetourt Co................................................................................................................125.05 Floyd Co .......................................................................................................................148.21 Bedford Co ..................................................................................................................154.83 Franklin Co ..................................................................................................................181.74 Craig Co .......................................................................................................................304.56 CELEBRATING 26 YEARS - SINCE 1988 540.389.8570 | 800.222.8570 212 APPERSON DRIVE, SALEM, VA 24153 80 JULY/AUGUST 2014 THE R OANOKER.COMhttp://WWW.CLOSETSTORAGE.COM http://www.THEROANOKER.COM