If you’ve heard that it is best to sell your home during the springtime, well, that’s not necessarily true. While there may be less physical showings, web traffic increases on various real estate websites when it gets cold, especially during the holidays when people have additional time off from work. Here are 5 reasons why selling your house during the winter might be a good idea:
1. People Buying A House In the Winter Are SERIOUS Buyers.
Let’s face it. The holidays are plain exhausting, but if you dare to buy a house during this crazy time…YOU ARE A SERIOUS BUYER. These are the types of people who will want to write an offer, ASAP. And, these are the ones you want looking at your home.
2. Deals Tend to Go More Smoothly.
Like we mentioned before, you probably thought it is best to sell your home during the springtime. While that may be true, think about how busy Realtors, Lenders, and Title Companies are and how many deals they are juggling. If you work with Realtors, Lenders, and Title Companies in the winter, they aren’t as busy and your deal will have much more attention, leading to fewer mistakes, more availability, and faster closing times.
3. January is the Biggest Transfer Month.
More corporate moves happen during the month of January than any other month of the year. Corporate transferees, who need to buy a house simply cannot wait until spring. I’ve seen this first hand where clients say, “I’m flying out for a few days and I’d like to see 10 homes. I’ll be making an offer before we leave.”
4. More Control Over When You Move
Buyers tend to be more flexible about terms during the winter months, so, it’s easier to negotiate the ideal moving scenario for you. Want to sell now but spend one last Christmas in your home? Sell now and ask your agent to negotiate a delayed possession or lease-back situation.
5. Uncle Sam Says BUY!
Some buyers look to make a purchase before the end of year for tax purposes and your buyer might be one of them but they can’t buy your house if you don’t list until spring!
If you are thinking about selling your house this winter or have any questions or concerns about the selling process, contact us anytime!
