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Don’t Let A Groundhog Decide Your Move! Why Sell Your Home Now!

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Don’t Let a Groundhog Decide Your Move!

Why Selling Your Charlotte Area Home Before Spring Makes Sense...

 

"The groundhog is like most other prophets; it delivers its prediction and then disappears."

... Bill Vaughan

 

Every year, homeowners await the groundhog’s prediction, hoping for an early spring. But when it comes to selling your home, relying on folklore instead of facts could cost you. While many home sellers assume spring is the best time to list, the reality is that serious buyers are always looking—no matter the season.

 

In fact, selling before the spring rush can mean less competition, motivated buyers, and a faster sale at a great price. So whether the groundhog sees its shadow or not, don’t let superstition delay your move. The best time to sell is when the market is right—and that time might be now.

 

And keep in mind that according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Punxsutawney Phil has had only a 35% overall accuracy rating over 135 years. With those odds, why let Phil decide your move?

 

Don't Wait Six More Weeks To Sell Your Home

 

The Charlotte Metro Housing Market Is Still A Home Seller's Market 

Despite an increase in inventory, the Charlotte metro market remains a home seller's market as of January 2025 with just 2.3 months supply of inventory, which has been declining since September 2024 when the months supply of inventory stood at 2.8 months. We would need four months of inventory to be a balanced market and six months of inventory to be a buyer's market.

 

Home prices continue to trend upwards as the graph below shows. With low inventory and strong buyer demand, home prices should stay high this winter.

 

5-Year Average Sale Price Trends For Charlotte Metro Area Homes 

(Rolling 12 Months)

  

Putting your home on the market now, rather than waiting for increased competition in the spring, might make a lot of sense. The best time to sell is when there is the least competition. That guarantees you a better price,  fewer hassles in the transaction, and a quicker closing.

 

Sell Your Charlotte Home In Winter Before Spring Season Competition

 

Winter buyers are motivated purchasers. Unlike more casual house hunters who browse during the warmer months, buyers searching for homes in the winter usually have a pressing reason to move. These reasons could include job relocations or changes in family situations. Winter buyers are often working on a tighter timeline and tend to make quicker decisions. 

 

BEST TIPS IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO SELL YOUR HOME (VIDEO)

 

Free 2025 Winter Home Seller Guide

If you're seriously considering selling your Charlotte region home this winter, be sure to ask for our 2025 Winter Home Seller Guide: "Things To Consider When Selling Your House." This free Seller Guide will answer many of your questions about selling your home this winter  and likely bring up a few things you haven’t even thought about as yet.

 

Winter 2025 Home Seller Guide

 

WONDERING WHAT YOUR CHARLOTTE METRO AREA HOME IS WORTH THIS WINTER SEASON?

 

Wondering What Your Greater Charlotte Area Home Is Worth

 

No matter what the groundhog predicts today, if you're considering selling your home in the Charlotte metro area, I'd love an opportunity to earn your business, to exceed your expectations, and to show you why experience matters and how:

 "The Right Broker Makes All The Difference."

 

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello and Happy Groundhog Day, Nina - Happy Sunday.  I can't predict that either, but it's a choice I am making.  

Feb 02, 2025 04:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs good morning, Michael... and a good choice that is. I was startled to find out that in 130+ years Phil has been correct only 35% of the time.

Feb 02, 2025 04:25 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. While Groundhog Day is a humorous and celebratory event we cn agree the outcome is beyond our control as are mortgage rates and the economy. What can we control? The decision on selling! And when it is your time, pull the trigger and move on. For many, NOW is the time. Enjoy your day.

Feb 02, 2025 04:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin good morning, Wayne... you make an excellent point.

Feb 02, 2025 04:54 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning! Any time of year can be a good time to sell!

Feb 02, 2025 04:48 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kat Palmiotti indeed, Kat... but so many people think spring is the only best time to sell, I'm trying to dispel that myth.

Feb 02, 2025 04:55 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I agree as Phil has come out and seen his shadow, why wait another 6 weeks to sell your home.  Call Nina today. Bill 

Feb 02, 2025 05:02 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bill Salvatore - East Valley good morning, Bill... My phone is charged and I'm standing by! Happy Sunday.

Feb 02, 2025 05:04 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks Nina for sharing very interesting information on groundhog day!!!

"The groundhog is like most other prophets; it delivers its prediction and then disappears."

... Bill Vaughan

Feb 02, 2025 06:22 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Sham Reddy CRS Good Sunday morning, Sham! Don't you just love that quote? It's just so true!

Feb 02, 2025 06:56 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Nina. 

Have a great day and a very productive week.

Feb 02, 2025 07:19 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Thank you, Roy... I'm looking forward to the week... we expect temperatures 10-20 degrees above normal, so it will feel like spring.

Feb 02, 2025 09:44 AM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Nina Hollander, Broker 

Anytime one is ready, just do it, if one is ready to take the plunge. With you on their side, how can they go wrong. Enjoy your Ground Hod Day! Happy Selling:) Katina

Feb 02, 2025 07:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 thanks, Katina. This seems to be the time of year people start saying they'll wait for spring selling season because they think winter is a bad time to sell... and they couldn't be more wrong.

Feb 02, 2025 09:45 AM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308

Nina Hollander, Broker 

I agree with you:) Katina

Feb 02, 2025 12:25 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I always tell people less home on the market now so get it on the market now.  April 1st we see a lot of homes going on the market.

 

Feb 02, 2025 08:09 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Will Hamm hi Will... it's funny how people don't get the competition issue.

Feb 02, 2025 09:46 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Nina Hollander, Broker - when it comes to real estate sales, there really is no time like the present! You make that point perfectly clear!

Feb 02, 2025 10:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager hi Patricia... I'm sure by now you've realized I like to tie in an event or holiday with a call to action.

Feb 02, 2025 11:50 AM
Patricia Feager

Nina Hollander, Broker - I learned long ago Marketing always works best when there is a call to action. You do it so well!

Feb 02, 2025 12:27 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager 

thank you so much

Feb 02, 2025 01:10 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, Doesn't matter what Punxsutawney Phil predicted, now is a great time to sell your home!

Feb 02, 2025 11:29 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... especially since Punxsutawney Phil has been right only about 35% of the time in his predictions!

Feb 02, 2025 11:51 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina as I commented on another blog.  "6 more weeks of Winter.  I know there was a reason why I don't like that little rodent."

Feb 02, 2025 12:22 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto hi George... did you know Phil has been wrong 65% of the time... so maybe he's wrong again this year!

Feb 02, 2025 01:07 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Any day is a good time of year to make that move, I so agree, Nina. Happy Groundhog Day!

Feb 02, 2025 12:35 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! Happy Groundhog Day to you, Wanda!

Feb 02, 2025 01:08 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- I'd forgotten that today was Groundhog Day until I heard it on the radio that we have 6 more weeks of Winter. today however we had 75+ temps. 

Feb 02, 2025 05:55 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... incongruous isn't it? We are also expecting temperatures that will be 10-20 degrees above normal.

Feb 03, 2025 05:17 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Nina Hollander, Broker people should not allow groundhog decide for them to sell home, sell your home now.

Feb 02, 2025 08:21 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

John Pusa good morning, John... my point exactly! Why would anyone listen to a rodent?

Feb 03, 2025 05:17 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  loved your post and poor Phil give him a break on a side note we do not need to worry about it here on the West Coast:))Endre

Feb 02, 2025 11:54 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. hi Endre... our springs generally arrive early here in Charlotte... easily a month ahead of much of the country.

Feb 03, 2025 05:18 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I feel bad for anyone who would allow a groundhog to influence any decision for them, haha.

Feb 03, 2025 06:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England hi Brian... I've seen people take advice from the most amazing parties.

Feb 03, 2025 06:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

😄 I love the quote by Bill V. Nina Hollander, Broker , my Love. I did not have much success in suggesting to move prior to school letting out BUT those who did listen never regretted it.

Feb 06, 2025 12:01 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm hi Bob... actually, I've had quite a few people relocation here specifically to get their kids into school in the winter/early spring time so that their kids would make friends prior to summer and to know other kids when they start up in school in fall.

Feb 06, 2025 12:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I never would have thought of that Nina Hollander, Broker . It's brilliant so no wonder you knew it. 😎

Feb 06, 2025 01:10 PM