While it may be known that spring is one of the best times of the year to sell your home, did you know there are actually several benefits of selling your home in the fall?
Here are just a few reasons why you should consider selling your home in the fall:
1. Curb Appeal
The first impression a buyer will have of your home is its curb appeal. In the fall, mother nature will help you out by making your trees and shrubbery extra colourful. Just make sure to also ensure your lawn is raked and that your gutters are clear. And if you bring that wonderful and cozy autumnal palette into your home it will make any buyer swoon!
2. Your Target Demographic Might Be A Fall Buyer
Many people tend to assume that a family will purchase their property. However, in fall, most families are helping their children begin the new school year so it is less likely a family will actually be house hunting during that time. What if your target demographic is a young professional rather than a family? Or an empty nester? These people might be more tempted to hunt in the fall for the simple fact that they are not interested in the same types of homes that families leap for in spring or summer.
3. More Time To Dedicate To The Sale
In summer, everyone’s schedules are up in the air. In fall, people are getting back to a routine. This could be a family packing their kids off to school and getting back into the after school activities routine, or it could be a young professional who spent their summer going to the beach on weekends and taking a week long break in between. Not only does the summer schedule affect buyers and sellers, it also affects those who are involved in the selling process. Home inspectors, notaries, real estate lawyers and mortgage brokers are all humans who want to take vacation. If you want to sell your home quickly, it is far more likely that everyone will be in the office in the fall and you can all work together to sell your home.
4. Buyers Are In Decision-Making Mode
One of the best benefits of selling your home in the fall is how decisive buyers can be in the autumn. People in summer tend to have a vacation mindset. This means that they are either looking at less properties because they are holidaying abroad, or they may not look as seriously because their minds are elsewhere, or they have picked up house-hunting as a fun summer activity. People who are looking at homes in fall usually are intent on making a purchase before the heavy snow of winter comes. Therefore, if you list your home in the autumn, there is a good chance it will be see not only by a better target audience for your property, but also a more serious buyer!
As you can see, there are many benefits of selling your home in the fall. If you are considering selling, or simply want to know more about the fall real estate market, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have !
