The usual response is probably late spring or early fall. The change of the seasons elicits a need for change in our lives as well, and it may just seem like a natural time.
The current trend shows the demand for quality, well priced houses in our valley are at a premium in the late spring and early fall. Currently, the demand for a modest house in the 4 bedroom range is very high. If you wanted to sell your nice, 4 bedroom, 2 bath house right now, you could get a supreme price because there aren't many on the market.
Keep in mind the best time to sell houses also depends on the size of house. Luxury houses are not as hot right now. Currently there are many luxury houses to chose from, so the demand is lower which usually results in longer list time and longer days on market.
Don't discount winter as a perfect time to sell your house. There is usually less competition so that increases the demand of the house you are selling. Also, serious buyers are always looking for a house, no matter the season.
So the answer to the question of when is the best time to sell your house is whenever you want to sell it. Your real estate agent will have the best inside information to help you decide the local market and the best timing for our valley.
This is another question that might be on your mind. If it's not crunch time and you don't have to move quickly, you don't want to list your house if the market isn't safe and you can't come out financially ahead. Your real estate agent will provide you with quite a bit of information that is a good indicator of the market in our area as well as how much your house is worth.
You'll get a sizable list of houses similar to yours that recently sold, recently expired, that are currently under contract, houses currently for sale, and all the prices that are attached to each of those houses. The list includes a large amount of information including acreage, square footage, age, bedrooms, baths, garage specifics, maps, and photos. This helpful list is called a CMA, a comparative market analysis.
If you want to figure out the worth of your house and see how the local real estate market is performing, stay away from internet websites that give you estimates. We live in a beautiful and unique part of the state which dictates it's own market that only a real estate professional can perceive. Don't hesitate to call your local professional for a free CMA on your house.
Not properly getting your house ready to put on the market can be a big disadvantage and a turn off to potential buyers, but you are probably closer to being ready than you think.
Eliminating any odors, getting rid of clutter, spiffing up the furniture, possibly a fresh coat of paint in portions of the house, and tidying up the front yard go a long way in the overall appeal of your house. If you know something doesn't work, get it fixed. If something needs to be repaired, repair it.
Don't get the wrong idea, there is a fair amount of work to get your house ready to be shown, but truly, decluttering is the majority of it. It's not more than you can handle. Your agent will let you know if anything requires special attention.
Selling your house is kind of a big deal and this is only a handful of hundreds of questions you might be considering and thinking about. A good real estate agent will be happy to answer all of the questions that might be swimming around in your head about selling your house.
Brought to you by Heath Harvey @ HeathsHomes.com
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