Thinking of selling your home this spring? Here are some reasons you may want to consider listing now instead. Don’t get me wrong spring is a wonderful time to sell your home. The grass is green, the weather is mild, and the flowers are in bloom. Your garden is at it’s best and loads of buyers are looking for a new home. You might ask yourself, “What is wrong with that you may ask?
The answer? Competition. Tons of people rush to market their homes in the spring. Though your garden may look spot on in a saturated housing market your home’s flaws may stand out against when compared to the other 5 houses for sale on your street.
Depending on your market you may do better to beat the rush and sell your home in the fall or winter when there is less competition and the buyers looking tend to be serious about making a move. In these months your home may be the one of only a few available in a buyer’s chosen search area. When inventory is low buyers are more willing to overlook minor flaws and may actually pay more for your home than they would if there were other similar homes available.
Early Summer is also an excellent time to sell your home. Many families are searching for a place to call home before their children go back to school in the fall. If you list your home in the summer your home will appear fresh and may be perceived as better than homes listed in the early spring that haven’t yet sold.
No matter when you decide to sell your home make sure you enlist the help of a trusted real estate professional. A good agent can help you navigate the ins and outs of any market.
