Fall means an explosion of colors, kids going back to school, and warm apple pies cooling on the counter. For many, selling a home in the fall just doesn’t make sense. After all, why would you want to disrupt your pie making and school shopping? Well, there might be a few reasons you might want to consider NOW vs later.
First off, ANY time of year is a good time to sell when there are going to be serious buyers ready to consider your home. While there are definitely some buyers that stop their home search towards the end of the year, there are also those that are relocating, want to move immediately, or many other reasons.
An advantage to selling in the fall is that there is likely to be less competition, which means there will be fewer comparable homes for sale. With fewer comparable homes for sale, it will be more likely that buyers will view your home. Supply can be critically low in our area, so the drop in homes competing for buyer attention is likely to increase the chance that your home will get an offer. Additionally, less choice of homes on the market will mean that as long as your home is in good shape you are likely to get your asking price met or surpassed. YAY!
Another advantage is that staging for the Holiday season can help sell a home in the fall and winter months. Simple tricks such as adjusting the color or theme of your décor or having a holiday-themed aroma in the air can help potential buyers imagine themselves spending the holidays in your home so bake those pies you love to make in the fall.
One last benefit of selling in the cooler months? Quicker transactions… since there are fewer real estate transactions going on in fall than in the spring, people are more available to help your closing push through as smoothly as possible. Mortgage lenders have fewer loans to process and home inspectors & appraisers have fewer appointments as well. With all of these factors considered, a closing can happen even more quickly and smoothly. A quicker and smoother transaction = less stress for all parties involved.
Bottom line: there are TONS of reasons to list your home in the fall especially if your home is in good shape and you have a creative real estate team like The Deich Team on your side. Not only is your home likely to sell, but also it could sell more smoothly and for more money!
Reach out to us to schedule a FREE consultation to find out what your home is worth if you are considering selling! 913-322-7538 or email us at thedeichteam@gmail.com
