It is a common myth that selling a house in the fall is a bad idea. But in reality, fall is actually a great time to sell your house. People are unwinding from vacation, they are looking for a change, and kids are back in school, giving parents a better chance to house shop. The sellers market is ripe with freshly graduated students looking to settle in new areas because of their new found job markets. And there are those who choose to move in the fall because after waiting out the summer, they are ready to transition into a new house in cooler weather.
Some of the major selling points to your home may be low crime rate, the economic growth in your area, great schools, or excellent shopping. So be careful to not take yourself out of the game just because of the rumors you’ve heard about selling in the fall. Often times, one of the biggest draws can be that there is a lot less inventory in the fall and winter, which means that the competition is less cut throat; great news for you as a seller. Many buyers appreciate this decline of options because they don’t feel so overwhelmed. Buyers constantly ask themselves “is there something better out there”, but when they only have two or three options, they are much more likely to not put off their decision. You are also attracting more serious buyers. If they are willing to inspect the foundation and the roof in 20 degree weather, you know that they are more apt to buy than the buyers who just come for a casual walk through.
It is also a common misconception that houses sell for much less in the fall and winter, but again, because of the limited inventory, this isn’t always the case. Keep in mind that the grass isn’t always greener in the summer. The ability to move in quickly, without the hassle of looking at a large number of properties can be a huge draw for buyers. And they may be less likely to haggle on the price because they don’t want to push their closing date any closer to holidays or colder weather.
Another great selling point in the fall and winter is that most everyone is looking for a home. And what is more cozy than Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations? Crackling fires, pumpkins on doorsteps, mums cascading down stairs, the options for bright, vibrant decorations are endless. You have the ability to create a very emotional and comforting moment for a buyer, in which they can imagine a plethora of moments in their new, beautiful house. There is also the draw of having a new place to show off around the holidays. The draw of inviting your loved ones to your new home in the midst of the holidays is always a great incentive.
So don’t put off selling your house until next spring. If you need to sell your home fast, Magnolia Design Properties, LLC is here to help. We are real estate investors who work with sellers who are facing all types of situations such as bankruptcy, foreclosures, inherited properties, divorce, re-locations, behind on property taxes and many other scenarios. We work with each person, each family at a time to help bring the best real estate solutions to them. We buy houses in all conditions and in all price ranges. We do not charge any commission or closing fees and we can close quickly on your timeline.
Contact us today at 844-428-9776, or how-can-I- sell-my-house-fast.com Let us make you an offer today.
