Reasons to List in the Fall

With the warm-weather housing market coming to a close, there’s still a chance to find a buyer before the end of the year! In fact, you could be coming in at exactly the right time. 

Here are some benefits of listing your home in the fall, and why it might be a smart strategy:

1. Inventory of Competition is Lower
Supply and Demand works! Homes listed in the Fall or Winter stand out with serious buyers who have less to choose from now. The odds of selling go UP during this time of year. The  % of total inventory sold is great during these months.

2. Only SERIOUS Buyers are out in the Fall/Winter
Fewer people are house hunting, yet they’re more likely to make an offer.

3. Taking Exterior Photos with the Fall Aesthetic
This can be a big asset before being left with full-on-winter, dead landscaping… and nothing to dress it up!

4. Homes Show Better While Decorated
Fireplaces, evergreens, and scented candles, all add to the beauty inside… when it’s not so pretty outside. This contrast will cause your home to show best. 

5. Houses Feel More Like “Homes”
Coming in from the cold… getting that cozy-home-feeling - you can’t get during other times of the year. People are generally just grateful and happier during this time of year. That can equal a sale since a lot of buyers buy on emotion!

6. More Online Searches
People are indoors and therefore they are online! All Beaumont and Associates listings are available online on various websites and our Facebook page and Instagram.  

7. Buyers May Pay More
End of year buyers may have mental or actual deadlines they want to meet. With less time to negotiate AND fewer homes competing you’ll receive offers with the best price for you. Often the % of asking price received is statically higher Oct-March.

8. Late occupancies are common during this time. 
Many that need to buy by end-of-year don’t have to occupy right away, allowing a real win-win. They win buying now, and you may be able to negotiate your move for later while taking your profit out now. This happens over the holidays more than any other time of year.

9. Decreased Vendor Demand 
Lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, movers and other vendors aren’t as busy during this time of year, resulting in more time for your transaction to be smoother & easier. A huge reason to do this NOW rather than with the “crowds”.

To find out more about how we can help you with the sale of your home, call Elaine at 519-971-4274 or River at 519-300-4820, or email us today to find out more about the advantages of working with Beaumont and Associates.