WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

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Sell your property with confidence

Making a big decision is never easy, especially when you’re aware it will affect your entire life. How do you know if it’s the right time to sell your property, the place where you most likely spent many years and that is filled with memories? This is always a serious step and it’s best to have someone you can trust guiding you throughout the process. Our team of professionals is eager to support you during your journey - from before you go on the market to closing the deal. Here’s a short guide we’ve prepared to help you decide if you’re ready for the big step.  

The annual real estate doldrums …

Most advice you’ll hear about selling will be different, but there’s one time of year that most experts believe you should avoid when it comes to listing a home: wintertime

Between the holiday season, shorter days, and unpredictable winter weather, there are less buyers incentivized to disrupt their lives and move into a new home, which means they aren’t really thinking about shopping for one, either.

And fewer buyers means less of a chance that your home will be one of the homes that sells. However, you MAY want to consider listing in the winter because there is less competition. We are ready to help you sell when the time is best for you. We will discuss your position and the best time of the market for you to list your house.

… And the peak selling season

Just like many experts will warn you against winter, springtime is commonly considered one of the best times of the year to sell a home. 

Buyers are interested in making a fresh start, yards look lush and green, days are starting to get longer, and tax season gives some buyers a leap ahead on any down payment savings.

So does that mean you should sell in the springtime? Maybe … but be aware that other sellers are going to have the same idea. There will be competition in the form of more homes available on the market.

Does the day of the week matter?

Actually, it might. According to a couple of different studies, homes that were listed midweek have been found to sell in the shortest length of time for slightly higher prices than any other homes. It is possible that the timing of the weekend gives homes listed midweek an edge. Buyers are more likely to have time to schedule home tours or attend open houses over the weekend. And there are likely more of those buyers looking at each house and therefore more chances of getting an offer or possibly multiple offers.

Timing isn’t everything- are you priced correctly?

Even if you think you’ve nailed the absolute best time to sell your home and you’ve done all you can repair-wise to maximize your chances, there’s one big mistake that could shoot all your efforts right in the foot: Pricing your home incorrectly when you first list it. Some sellers don't think pricing is the big deal that it really (really!) is. Serious buyers sign up to property watch lists and get an alert when a home is listed in MLS. The first 48 hours of being live in MLS is critical to attract buyers. Pricing competitively is important. You have one big chance to make your home's big debut in front of the most serious buyers. If you set the price too high, you may find yourself languishing on the market.