Why is the winter season a great time to list your home? There are four specific reasons I’d like to share with you today.
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Every year at this time I get asked, “Should I sell my house during the winter season?” Most agents will say yes because they want to sell your house anytime of the year. Today, though, I wanted to let you know some facts about what makes the winter season a great time to sell your home. Here are four reasons to list your home during the winter:
- There are fewer homes on the market, which means less competition. If a buyer has more options, as they would in the spring, they aren’t going to bid as aggressively for their first choice, as they have fallback options. However, at this time of the year, with fewer homes on the market, they need their first choice to work out. This will make them more likely to present a better offer for your home.
- The National Association of Realtors has studies that show that most people get a higher list-to-sales price this time of year. If you are skeptical, you can find the data to back up your decision to sell and feel more at ease putting your home on the market.
- Buyers are more serious. Let’s face it, with the weather getting colder and the landscape turning brown around us, now isn’t a very fun time to buy. If a buyer is braving the cold to see your home, they mean business.
- You can use the holidays to your advantage. Most people think selling during the holidays would be a hassle. However, buyers respond to well decorated homes, so holiday decorations will make it look even prettier. Also, because you might have already planned on entertaining guests, your home is clean, neat, and ready to go for showings.
You can use the holidays to your advantage.
