Should You List Your Home For Sale During the Fall and Winter Months?

We’ve said so long to our tank tops, flip flops, and t-shirts, and welcomed our coats, scarves, and gloves back to our winterly wardrobes. Many people consider the fall and winter months the “off season” for selling a home. Just because there’s a chill in the air, doesn’t mean there aren’t buyers ready and willing to pay top dollar for your home.

Here’s why:

1. Motivated buyers are more commonplace than in the warmer months for two reasons. One, there are less homes on the market, and two, they typically have an end of year deadline to purchase a home like a job relocation or life change. Regardless of the season, every seller seeks a motivated buyer - not only do they know what they want, they don’t feel pressure to see if there’s “anything better” on the market.

2. These seasonal months add a little magic to the air. From the decorations, to the fireplace, to the scent of the warm pumpkin candle, buyers can really envision their life in your home during this special time of year. Use the holidays to your advantage by creating a warm, cozy, and “homey” space. Remember, a well staged home - regardless of the time of year - will always sell closer to the asking price.

3. The summer season is all about being outside on the porch, or gardening in the front yard. Winter and Fall give you an opportunity to play up the qualities of the inside of your home. Whether it’s the fireplace in the master bedroom, or the spacious kitchen where family meals will be made, buyers will get a sense for how they will live in it. It’s also an opportunity to showcase any neighborhood amenities. Are you close to a bus stop or some other vital service that makes weathering the winter chill easier?

The bottom line: don’t wait for warmer weather to list your home. Curious to know how much your home is currently worth? Call or Email Me For a Free No Obligation Market Evaluation Of Your Home!