Selling your home in today’s real estate market can be very challenging and that is just the reason that every seller should take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself. Many homeowners who are thinking of selling this time of year or that have been trying to sell with little success, start to think that perhaps they should wait until after the holidays or until spring. So let’s look at the opportunities that the immediate fall and holiday time periods present:
First, the inventory of homes for sale (the competition) is lower right now, so your home has a better chance of capitalizing on the buyers that are out there looking right now. Many homeowners are planning to wait until after the holidays, which will cause a flood of new listings to come on the market then. Without an increase in buyers looking, this increased supply of homes for sale will likely cause a further drop in home prices. If you truly want to get the best possible price for your home (and I’m sure you do), consider selling your home during the holidays.
Second, your home may show better while it is decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Homes that are nicely decorated for the holidays look nicer than at any other time of year, why not use this opportunity to impress potential buyers with the warmth and added beauty of your homes interior. Please understand, buyers buy homes based on emotion and a really nice home, decorated beautifully can seal the deal.
Third, the buyers that are out looking at homes right now are serious buyers. You may not get as many showings, but the ones you get will be serious. The “just looking” buyers are not out at looking at homes now. The buyers that are out looking at homes for sale in West Chester, Liberty Township, Beckett Ridge and Mason right now are ones that are relocating to the area or have sold their current home and need to buy quickly and of course there are always first time homebuyers looking.
Fourth, marketing matters in today’s challenging real estate market and getting ahead start on the rush of inventory coming after the holidays can put money in your pocket. Homes that sell quickly sell for more! Getting your home on the market now get’s the marketing process going during a time when the photos of your home will look so much better. Photos taken now vs photos taken in January or February can make a huge difference, not just in the still photography, but in the creation of the virtual tours and online videos that we create of your home.
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