Spring and summer aren’t always the best time for buying and selling real estate. Discover why it can make sense to sell in the fall!
Why You Should Sell In The Fall
- Less Competition: Since a lot of homeowners choose to sell in the warmer months, if you choose to list your home in the fall, there is less competition on the market. This gives sellers an advantage and may mean more interest in your home.
- More Buyers Around: Since many people vacation in the spring and summer, there will likely be more buyers in town during the fall season; more buyers around means a higher chance a buyer will see your house and fall in love with it!
- Easier Time With Showings: If you’ve ever tried to keep a home “show ready” with kids, you know what a struggle it can be. With kids in school, it is easier to keep your home clean, making it ready to show to potential buyers.
- Serious Buyers: More than likely, buyers out home shopping in the fall are serious about buying a home. Many people go out looking at houses in the warmer months because they enjoy it and the weather is nice.
- Better Moving Conditions: Let’s be honest, moving is not a particularly fun task. Moving in the heat of summer makes it even worse. Cooler fall temps can make the big task of moving that much easier.
- Fall Decor: Warm and inviting gorgeous fall colors and decor can be used to appeal to buyers.
Why Buy In The Fall?
- Great Deals: Some houses that have been on the market since the warmer months may be ready to negotiate. Some of the best home deals can be found during the fall season.
- Year End Sales: Fall and winter are typically times of the year that stores offer year end sales. Take advantage of these to furnish your new home.
- Price Reductions: August is a big month for price reductions; this means that a home you previously thought was out of your budget may very well be feasible now.
- Quicker process: Home inspections, closings, and movers are all easier to book during this slower time of the year.