Posts from January 8th, 2018

When Is the Best Time to Sell My House?

A question that we get asked often is:  When is the best time to put our home on the market?  Most people believe spring and summer are the best time, but – depending on your goals – that might not be the best time for you.

It's true that the spring/summer months (April-July) are typically the busiest time for real estate sales.  However, it's important to recognize that, because more people put their homes up for sale during this time, there's more competition on both the buying and selling sides of the market.

Our past experience has shown us the benefits of putting a property up for sale over the winter.  Some industry data suggests that homes put up for sale in the winter actually sell more quickly than those put up for sale in the summer.

Why winter can be a great time for sellers:

• Those who list their homes between December and early March are more likely to find a captive audience of hopeful buyers.
• Sellers can sometimes benefit from the lack of competition during this time.
• Buyers looking during the winter months are generally more motivated.

Potentially beneficial for buyers as well:

• Many buyers have been frustrated with the very competitive market over the past few years. Potential benefits of buying during the winter could include less competition and less inflated pricing.

Our team can help you determine when to list your property and how to sell your home quickly and for top dollar.  There's no need to worry – we know how to sell homes every month of the year!