Winter offers some unique opportunities for sellers.
So, ignore your instincts to let your home hibernate, list today!
If you list your home with Beaumont & Associates anytime between Nov 1st - Jan 31st 2019, you will receive a $250 Home Depot Gift Card (upon completed transaction).
Still not convinced? Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t wait until the ground has thawed to hammer in that For Sale sign!
TOP 5 REASONS TO LIST DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
1. Less inventory = more attention
Because everyone thinks they shouldn’t list their property under threat of snow and ice, there are very few homes to buy at the start of a new year. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still potential buyers on the prowl. And if your house is the only game in town, you’re likely to have a lot more interest than in spring when the market is saturated.
2. First-quarter job relocations
Companies tend to place and/or relocate their workers during the first quarter of the new year. This means that every winter, there is an assured populace that’s looking for a new home, quickly. And good news for your asking price: This group often has some credited moving expenses to burn through.
3. No landscaping, no problem
Listing your place in the spring or summer means keeping up with the landscaping (curb appeal!), which can be arduous. During the winter months, the living is easy. If there’s snow, you shovel — that’s pretty much it. No after-work and weekend hours toiling to maintain your outdoor space, and no stresses about its supposed inadequacies.
4. A faster home sale
It’s counterintuitive but true: Homes actually sell more quickly in the winter months! There’s no general consensus on exactly why this is true, although low inventory is quite likely a big part of it. Also, in winter, most people just don’t want to slog through showing after showing. Instead, they want the buying process to be over and done with, and so they’re more willing to pull the trigger.
5. A higher listing price
Another surprise: Statistics show that homes actually sell at a slightly higher price in the winter. This can be in part because of a fear of rising mortgage rates — rates tend to go up in the spring — which might cause a buyer to be more willing to pay a higher price upfront. Whatever the reason, it’s a happy discovery for many people who finalize a home sale when the weather outside is frightful.
So whether you are looking to buy one of the homes for sale in Windsor-Essex, we can help you find the properties that match your needs.
To learn more about how we can help you sell your home, contact us today.
