I received this list below in my email today, Titled: Ten Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Winter. This list has been floating around for several years on why to buy and sell real estate in the winter month's or holiday season. I made a few alterations because this year 2009/2010 is an unusual time for real estate in the Greater Lansing Real Estate Market and could be the best time ever to buy or the worst time ever to sell, depending on your circumstances. I also added a few remarks at the end of the list for your information.

Ten Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Winter.

1. Fewer Showings, less buyers, but those buyers that are left are usually very serious about making a purchase, plus the home buyer tax credit has been extended until May 1, 2010.

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

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

6. More Time to Get Top Dollar- By starting to market your home early you may be able to secure a higher price, with less competition.

7. Great Time to Shop- If your home sells quickly you will be able to shop for your next home during the winter, this is a great time to move up with the Home Buyer Tax Credit that includes Move up buyers. (provided you have lived in your home for 5 years or longer)

8. More Marketing- Because most agents and offices have less inventory during the winter your home may be marketed on more websites and more often than during the spring months.

9. More Attention- Most agents will be able to devote more specialized attention to your needs during the winter because they have less clients to manage. This means better syndication of your listings to more websites, search engines, and portals.

10. The Market- Today's interest rates are at historical lows. This gives buyers more spending power, and will be even more important when you begin shopping for your next home!

As mentioned above, this could be the best time ever to buy or sell real estate or the worst time ever. That's why it is important to make sure In today's market, you hire someone who knows what they're doing and will work hard to get the job done. My knowledge of the real estate market, technology, negotiating skills, and ability to listen to my client's needs and wants that keep me ahead of the competition.

Buying or selling a home in today's greater Lansing, Michigan real estate market can be complicated without having the proper expertise and guidance throughout the process. Plan ahead to reach your real estate goals by contacting "Your Best Choice" and obtaining additional information on buying and selling at my website.

Mike Bowler Sr. ePRO, CRB, GRI, SRES
Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood
1020 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-492-3400 Fax: 888-832-6203
email: Mike@MikeBowler.com 
Website for Clients: MikeBowler.com
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