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Fall Home Selling Tips.

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The last three months of the year can cause some property sellers to worry if their home hasn't sold yet but remember that the number of buyers may be reduced as we head closer to the holidays.-->Great article, I had to share!

Original content by Herb Johnson

The last three months of the year can cause some property sellers to worry if their home hasn't sold yet since the majority of buyers are eager to move to get settled before the school year and holidays begin. Yet if you have a home on the market that doesn't mean you should be discouraged as fall approaches. While the spring is considered a peak selling period, I recall helping six different buyers look for a home last fall. All six successfully closed.

There are key factors that may help sell your home. First remember that the number of buyers may be reduced as we head closer to the holidays. Many people simply don't want to juggle the holiday rush and house hunting. Still there will be some serious buyers looking during this time. If they're out shopping in less than great weather or nearing the holidays, it could be because they're extremely serious about making a purchase before the end of the year. With this in mind, be sure to make the most of every showing. Don't let things slide with the upkeep of your home because you are juggling selling a home, working, or taking care of the kids. Selling your home in the fourth quarter must be a priority.

When considering how long to keep your home listed through the holidays, experts suggest looking at the rates of sales activity in your market. Some areas can be pretty bleak, but that doesn't necessarily mean there's no chance of selling. Remember, that some people may even have tax reasons and need to purchase before the end of the year.

Staging of your home will help as well. This is a time of year when homeowners bring out a lot of stuff that may be very appealing to them–pumpkins, turkeys, holiday and religious ornaments–but those things don't always impress buyers. In fact, they can annoy them and make the house seem cluttered. This is not to say you can't have some nice seasonally appropriate decor. However, the fourth-quarter sale requires a good strategy like using a stager. If there are a a reduced number of buyers seeing your home, make the most of each showing by having a spectacularly staged and clutter-free house to show off. Staging will provide a competitive advantage.

Another reason the fourth quarter of this year may see more buyers is that interest rates remain historically low. The potential threat of a rise in mortgage rates could have more buyers eager to lock into an excellent rate.

All The Best,

Herb Johnson

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Teral McDowell
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

Some good suggestions for selling in the last quarter; houses do sell at any time so it's always important to be ready.

Sep 12, 2011 03:44 PM
Win Home Inspection
National Home Office - Madison, AL

Thanks Teral, I thought Herb did a great job summarizing these points.

Sep 13, 2011 07:50 AM