Why should I sell my home in the winter instead of the spring?

So maybe you’re thinking of selling your home soon, but your friends are telling you to wait until the spring time to take advantage of the spring market. After all, wouldn’t it be better to sell in a busy market rather than through the quieter winter months?

Not necessarily.

Here are some great reasons why you should be selling your house now instead of waiting for the spring.

1. People buy and sell homes all throughout the year.  Not listing your house now means you’re losing out on potential buyers who are looking to buy a home right away.
2. Due to the colder weather and occasional snow storms, you’ll get a lot less casual buyers wasting your time.  Buyers who are braving bad weather are much more serious.
3. There are less houses on the market, which means less competition for you.

If you’ve decided you’re ready to sell in the winter, here are some tips for getting your house sold!

• Make sure your windows are clean – Windows tend to get dusty and covered with snow.  Cleaning your windows and pulling back the curtains lets in sunlight to brighten up your rooms.
• Make ample use of warm lighting and lamps – Cheer your home buyers up with warm, inviting lighting in every room.  Winter days tend to be darker, so make sure every room is well lit.  Get extra table lamps if you need to add a dash of lighting in any corner.  Why not turn on the fireplace as well?
• Clear snow and ice away from the sidewalk and driveway – Show your buyers that your home is well maintained and that you’re expecting them.
• Add a little holiday spirit with some outside staging - Adding wreaths or tasteful holiday decorations always brings festive spirits.

Most of all, make sure you hire a reliable real estate agent that doesn’t disappear for the holidays.  If you’re thinking of selling your home in Brampton, don’t forget to give me a call and let me handle the sale while you can enjoy the holiday season.  Just call 905-268-1000 and ask for Lang.

Happy holidays!

Lang

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