HOW TO IDENTIFY THE BEST SEASON TO SELL YOUR HOME
Macomb County Oakland County Ideal Selling Seasons
Realizing the time has come to sell your home can
create mass confusion. Timing is everything in real estate;
however, some also believe one season is better than
another to sell your home.
If you ask a real estate professional when you should sell
your home, most will say, "Now is the best time to sell your
home".
Real estate today is a year-round business, and some
realtors will agree that they do nearly as much business in
December as in June.
If that is the case, then how do you decide which is the
best time of year to list your home? Each season has its
own characteristic. Let's review each one.
Is
Spring the best season
to sell?
According to most real estate professionals, spring is the
busiest time of the year for buyers and sellers -- spring
offers the opportunity to showcase their home at its best.
There's always something nice about listing your home when
it's not too hot or too cold out and the air is fresh.
Is Summer the best season to sell?
If you have a green thumb, summer might prove to be the best
time to show off your garden. Potential buyers come through
houses looking for such amenities as a well-cared-for
garden. Also, if your kids are away for the summer, you
might be able to keep their rooms clean from one showing to
another. If you have central air, this season is also a
great time to show it off. This is also a great time to
boast about any access to summer recreational activities
such as a beach, a lake, or community tennis courts or
swimming pools.
A
possible downside to showing a house in the summer is that
most kids are home, and you'll have to work harder to ensure
their rooms are maintained clean enough for buyers to get
through them.
Is Fall
the best season
to sell?
Even though falling leaves could make for extra work in the
fall, with children back at school, daytime showings might
be easier to accommodate. The tax benefits of homeownership
can be a push for homebuyers to get into a new home by
December 31.
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Fall is historically a shorter selling season. A home
that doesn't sell in the fall can be stigmatized as being
held over on the market until the New Year. An old listing
number in the MLS can give buyers the misleading impression
that a home has been on the market for a long time and the
seller might be willing to accept a lower offer.
Is
Winter the best season
to sell?
Real estate professionals agree that only the most motivated
buyers and sellers are active in the market during the
winter season.
If you decide to sell your home in the winter, expect
the unexpected. You will come across buyers who want
showings at odd hours, or during your family holiday
parties. At this time of year, you can expect
potential buyers to track mud, snow, and salt through your
home
In conclusion, how do you decide which is the best season
to sell? As discussed, every season offer some
pluses and minuses. If you want to list your home in the
spring, you might want to list in mid-January, rather
than waiting for February or March. On the other hand, you
might get even more attention if you wait until mid-March,
when many of the spring houses have already come on
the market and buyers are hungry for something new.
Real estate is an industry of immediacy. It's always
a good time to sell your home if the price is right,
no matter what the season.
I have created this website for one reason and that is
to help you to make an informed decision.
If you have any questions or if I can be of any help
with your real estate purchase or sale, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Best wishes,
Brian LaDue
"Lakeside Property
Shop"
(586) 873-2242 Macomb County
(248) 787-8644 Oakland County
agent@brianladue.com
OFFICE LOCATION:
14072 North Lakeside Blvd A
Shelby Twp. MI 48315 |
