What happens when you realize you need to move at the beginning of the fall? Is it better to hold off until next spring rolls around, or is it worth trying your luck in the “off-season”? Read on for why selling in the fall isn’t just acceptable – it could even be to your advantage.
1. Less Competition = More Opportunity
At the peak of the spring market, listings are coming on all the time. With such a heavy influx, it can be easy for your home to get lost in the shuffle. In the fall, the pace of the market slows, meaning when your goes live, rather than being 1 of 10 in a “Zillow Listing Summary” email, it may be 1 of 3 homes (or 2 or even 1!), giving it plenty of room to stand out.
2. Better Buyers Motivation
“More will be on in the Spring” and “The Spring market will give you the most options” are 2 common refrains buyers hear from realtors. But life doesn’t stop happening in between spring markets, and a lease ending, a new job starting, or a new baby on its way can make the need to move more urgent. Typically, the fall brings motivated buyers who aren’t looking at homes to window shop and “play HGTV” but rather to get in somewhere fast. The good news for you? Buyers who are motivated to move are going to want to see a deal go through, so your odds of making it to the settlement table are likely looking even better.
Curious to learn more about selling this fall? Contact Giselle to get started!
