Weather is constantly mentioned as a possible catalyst or deterrent in real estate sales. There is little argument that sunny warm days provide a more hospitable arena for potential customers to visit open houses, drive by properties and visit homes with their agent. But is there empirical evidence that less then perfect weather causes a noticeable constriction in sales?
If yes, is the drop permanent, or there a quick recovery when the climate becomes more hospitable. Does inclement weather extend the time so long that internal/external changes for the customer prevents them from buying a home?
The weather this year in Seattle has been non-changing. Except for a few months in the summer it seems that there is less need for climatologists.
The forecast is easy "mid 50's, chance of rain and cloudy" I am starting to feel like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhogs Day". However, is the customer so acclimated to this environment that they simply proceed with their buying process?
The southeast has been hammered by high temperatures. Does this cause a slowdown or do the customers become used to the "AC to AC" mode of viewing real estate?
The Midwest and Northeast have experienced tremendous snow falls/blizzards this past year. After the majority of the snow removal do customers buy or delay until the total winter has passed?
In other areas of this Continent does a uncomfortable pattern of weather permanently alter the buyers thinking or response to buying?
What do you think, has there been actual research conducted that validates or discounts that weather is n absolute determiner on the volume and timing of the final sale?
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