Why Fall is a Great Time to Sell Your Home

When it comes to selling a home, the fall is a great time to do it. The cool weather brings a general “cooler” attitude to this time of year. People are not as busy, which makes it easier to have a conversation with a realtor. The fall is also a time when people have to be prepared for the cold weather coming, so they want to get their homes sold so they can get ready for winter. Here are some other reasons why fall is a great time to sell.

Less Competition

The most popular time to list homes is in the spring. When autumn arrives, many sellers have either already sold their home by now or taken it off the market. This makes it easier for sellers looking to purchase another home because there will be fewer competitors. This makes it easier for those selling homes as well as those looking to buy them.

More Time for Curb Appeal

If your house requires some love on the exterior, fall is a great time to sell. Rather than placing your house on the market in the spring, take that time to complete some reno projects to enhance the exterior of your house. This will give you a few months to complete these projects before you list your home in the autumn rather than rushing these projects.

More Serious Buyer Pool

By the time autumn rolls around, many buyers have already been shopping over the last couple of months. As a result, they might be more keen to settle on your home before they fall too far behind the competition. Also, with less competition in the autumn, buyers are typically able to find something that works better for them, which will make them less likely to skip out on buying a house.

An Attentive Realtor

A large part of selling the home has to do with the marketing by an agent. When it’s an agent’s busiest time (the spring), their clients risk getting less attention than usual. With their attention spread out in so many different directions, it’s important to consider the quality of service you could receive during this time period. If you catch them during the off-season, they might be able to give your sale more consideration and attention.

Above all, the best time to sell will depend on current market conditions so contact Martin McFarlane today to discuss if now might be the right time to sell your home.