Tips to Putting Your House on the Market Any Time of the Year
Some stats suggest that spring and winter are the best seasons to sell a house, but there are compelling reasons to list your house any time of the year.
We all know that life isn’t always predictable, so here are our tips on how to make the best of the season that you’re selling in, no matter what the weather or market circumstances.
Spring
Spring is one of the most popular times of the year for sellers to put their house on the market. If you’re considering a spring showing, here’s everything you need to know.
Why Sell in the Spring?
The spring season always sees an influx of buyers after the cold winter months. So although you’ll face more competition with other houses on the market, you’ll also have a bigger pool of families looking to snap it up.
In the spring most buyers with kids want to move fast and close quickly because they’re ready to spend the summer moving into the new home. The kids are out of school and may even be changing schools, so spring buyers are serious about getting the deal to go through.
Tips to Market Your Home During the Spring Season
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year and it’s not hard to use that to your advantage. Get your house professionally landscaped to increase curb appeal, and make sure you have a vase or two of fresh flowers during the showings.
If you can, schedule walkthroughs with potential buyers during the day to play up the natural light and warm days. Finally, open windows and create a cross breeze to keep the house comfortable and entice buyers to spend more time exploring it.
Summer
Putting your house on the market in the summer just makes sense for a lot of people. Schedules are more flexible and days are longer, so it’s easier to add the huge task of selling your house to your to-do list without getting overwhelmed.
Why Sell in the Summer?
One of the main reasons to put your house on the market in the summer is because the sunny days help every house look beautiful and inviting to potential buyers, with minimal effort on your end.
Tips to Market Your Home During the Summer Season
One of the most important tips to keep in mind if you sell your house during the summer is to keep it comfortable. That means keeping the air conditioning on and making sure you have refreshing drinks on hand to help visitors cool down after escaping the summer heat. Otherwise, if it’s too hot inside buyers will just give your house a quick look and move on to the next. Additionally, make sure your patio, grill, porch swing, or even your pool are all looking their best, because outdoor spaces are something buyers will definitely be scoping out this time of year.
Fall
Are you putting your home on the market in the fall? Because the season boasts some of the most temperate months, many families choose to wait until it starts to begin the selling process.
Why Sell in the Fall?
One of the best reasons to sell your house in the fall is to hit the rush before the holiday season. Buyers in the fall want to move before the cold and snow hit, so you can take advantage of this for a quick close.
Tips to Market Your Home During the Fall Season
In the fall, the sweaters come out and people want to feel cozy after the long hot summer. Before you host an open house, put up some seasonal decor in the yard like hay bales, pumpkins, and gourds, then bake some cookies in the house to give it a great smell. If you’re showing your home at night, open the curtains, turn on lights in every room, and even add some fairy lights to the porch or back patio to make it look extra inviting to every buyer.
Winter
Many sellers are hesitant about putting their home on the market in the winter, but it can actually be one of the best times to sell.
Why Sell in the Winter?
The answer is simple: less competition. Most sellers want to wait until spring, summer or even fall to put their house up, so in the winter there is much less competition. That means you can get more bids to drive up the sale price or even close above asking.
Tips to Market Your Home in the Winter Season
Selling in the winter isn’t easy. First, keep a close eye on weather forecasts to make sure you don’t waste time hosting and staging an open house during a storm. Keep your holiday decorations to a minimum to avoid presenting a cluttered space, but make sure you have hot chocolate, fresh baked cookies, and other seasonal treats on hand for every visitor. Finally, take the time to thoroughly clean your driveway and all entrances from ice to avoid any slipping and falling on your property!
Work With The Degnan Group to Sell Your Home in Any Season
No matter what time of year you want to sell your house, The Degnan Group will make it happen. With over 150 years of combined experience on our team, you’ll always be in good hands.
Let our experts guide you through the process from start to finish and help with pricing, staging, scheduling and more. Then, close the sale with The Degnan Group realtors by your side every step of the way.
Decide when to put your house on the market with these tips, and call The Degnan Group to get it sold today!