Real Estate Reality

Winter Wonderland:

So far this week there has been about a foot of snow with touches of freezing rain, high winds and no sunshine in sight. We have settled down for a long winters nap and the last thing you want to be thinking about is selling your home, right?  Well....... If you are serious about selling your home this might be the best time to put your home on the market.

With so many home owners opting to wait until the spring to market their homes, the competition is much less and many of those homes have been on the market for some time. Buyers are very savvy in today's market and a new quality home on the market will generate much interest. It will not hurt you to be the shiny new penny on the market.

Adding to the upside of the Winter market is a motivated buyer. Only someone who really wants to buy a house will be out in the cold, dark, snowy night looking at homes. Winter is also a slower time for contractors and you can get value for your money should you need to make repairs or improvements to get the home ready for marketing.

Remember the most important factors in selling your home will always be appropriate pricing and condition. However timing is an important factor and this winter may just be the right time.