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10 Great Reasons to List Your Home During the Winter!

January 11, 2011 at 08:13 AM · Posted under Ann Lebiecki

Now’s the time of year when people are thinking about making a move and discussing putting their house on the market. They may be interviewing agents, getting their home ready for market and figuring out their finances and end of year tax returns. I’m here to tell you to BEAT THE RUSH! Yes, don’t wait until everyone else decides to list in Spring,do it now. You will be in a much better position if you do and your plans of moving, downsizing, upsizing, building whatever it may be will be achieved that much sooner. For an honest look at your situation, the market value of your home and how the selling process works just give me a call. In about an hour or so I can give you a clear picture of the market where you can then decide if this is the right time for you!

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1. Fewer Showings - Yes there are fewer buyers, but those buyers that are looking to buy are usually very serious about making a purchase. And maybe your home will be sold with less effort and fewer hassles to you!

2. Less Competition – (Don’t compete with the seasonal seller) Many people wait until spring and summer to list their home, which means during the winter you will have far less competition than at any other time of year.

3. Homes Show Better During the Holidays - Buyers love homes that can tell a story. The holidays are a great time to show homes because the home is usually dressed up for holiday celebrations!

4. More Focus on Home - During the winter buyers make buying decisions with less emphasis on the yard/land than in the spring & summer months.

5. January is the Biggest Job Transfer Month - Did you know that more corporate moves happen during January than at any other time of year? This may be a great reason to list your home during the winter!

6. Timing - By putting the home on the market during winter, you may be able to more easily hit your moving goals!

7. More Time To Get Top Dollar - By starting to market your home early, you may be able to secure a higher price.

8. Great Time to Shop - If your home sells quickly, you will be able to shop for your next home with less competition for the nicest homes.

9. More Attention - Your agent will be able to devote more specialized attention to marketing your home and focus on your specific needs.

10. The Market - Today’s interest rates are at a forty year low. This gives buyers more spending power and will be even more important when you begin shopping for your next home!

Posted by: Ann Lebiecki