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Real Estate Agent with Flying M Team Small World Realty Fort Worth, Tx

Spring or Fall?

 Spring or Fall?

Should we list our home for sale in the spring or fall? That's a question I'm being asked a lot recently. People worry that the main 'season' for home selling is in the spring and summer. Perhaps it is...but, fortunately, the Dallas/Fort Worth market is strong through the fall months.

Here's the advantages of placing your house on the market in the fall season...

1. Numbers. There are fewer homes on the market. Your home has a good chance of being seen, noticed, and appreciated in a smaller market.

2. The kiddoes are in school. During the summer months, you must pack up the kids every time the house is shown. In the fall, at least a few of those showings will be during school hours. Much easier.

3. Serious buyers A buyer searching during the fall months is a serious buyer. Perhaps they have a goal of having their family in a home in time for the holidays. A goal oriented buyer is a focused buyer.

Should we put our home on the market in the fall or spring? It’s up to you. The one thing I do know–your home cannot sell if it’s not on the market. Call me today to chat about what your home might bring in today’s climate. 817-798-2420 You’ll be glad you did!

 

Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Deb:

I hope that is true because I have a listing coming on soon.  I'll let you know how my listing goes.  Thank heaven my client wants to list at a price where it should be.

Sep 15, 2011 10:52 AM
Linda Blumenthal
631-819-2913 - Westhampton Beach, NY
NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR

Spring or Fall?  I think that depends upon the area you live in, and the seller's personal situation.  In the Hamptons, there are a number of sellers that wait until the summer rental season is over before putting their home on the market (cashing in on a rental before the sale).

Sep 15, 2011 11:01 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

It doesn't matter what time of year.  Sometimes December is my best month of the year.  People always either HAVE to buy because of relocation, divorce or downsizing, or as in right now, they don't want to miss the rates for mortgages that are very attractive. 

Sep 15, 2011 03:25 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

The best time to sell is when the owners are 100% sure they want to sell!

Margaret

Sep 18, 2011 03:51 PM