To Everything, There Is A Season

Seasons come and go, and many times, we are already looking forward to the next season, not long after the current one arrives. Most people will say, "I can't wait for summer, and then there will be no snow." Then when that dreaded heatwave hits and we are suffering in 100 degree sweltering temperatures, we begin to look forward to fall. Those ready to sell their home are more than likely looking forward to spring. It's a known fact that when the weather begins to break, and temperatures begin to rise, that those of us who feel trapped inside our homes because of the winter warden, begin to break out of our cell and begin to look for new opportunities. One of those opportunities could be purchasing a home.

Market Matters

At the present time, the market is looking very hopeful as the number of first time homebuyers has risen consistently in the last couple of months. This fact along is great news for those ready to list and sell their home. However, waiting until those Spring loving, house hunting, home buyers begin to start taking long Sunday afternoon drives to pin point the perfect home, may be in vain. The flowers are not in bloom yet, and buyers are already out looking. Looking over my list of present customers, it is obvious that the number of buyers looking, could for the first time in a while, be disproportionately high against the number of homes on the market. 

What does it all mean?

What does this mean for you? If you are ready to sell a home, NOW is the time to place it on the market. Let it "settle in", and allow other agents to become familiar with it. After a short while, IF the property is priced right, you could find yourself at the negotiating table with a couple or individual who has looked and looked for the perfect house until one day, out of nowhere, their agent saw that your home was now listed, and guess what...they loved it! With less homes, your property has the potential to really stick out and become a top 3 on somebody's list, so take advantage and prepare your home to list! If you wait till Spring, you may just become one of those "run of the mill" spring listings, and be lost in the shuffle. 

Don't wait for everyone else to flood the market. Take top placement, and be counted as those who had foresight and planned ahead. Buyers are looking, and they could be looking for your home. But if you wait on the season to change, then it might be too late.