When should you sell your home?
Leonie is successful selling properties all year round.
There are benefits to selling at any time of year, so Leonie is happy to help whenever it's the best time for you. While summer is traditionally the busiest time in real estate, it is important to keep in mind that there are also a greater number of properties being listed. Choosing a different season to sell may reduce your competition and make your property more desirable.
Spring
Spring is a positive time in the real estate market and many see it as a great time to sell up. Buyers also take the opportunity to strike so they can be settled in before Christmas. Since it’s a popular time to sell, spring often brings a fierce level of competition from other sellers.
Autumn
People have settled back into their daily routines after enjoying the holiday season and this generally leads to a number of interested people in the market. Fewer owners tend to list their properties at this time, further increasing demand from buyers.
Summer
Temperatures are up, the sun is out and gardens are flourishing. This means many buyers will be out and about attending open homes, making it a great time to sell. However enquiries and sales can be on the low side over Christmas as many head off on holiday.
Winter
Most people think winter is a bad time to sell. However, if someone is planning on moving house, a bit of rain isn’t going to stop them from attending open homes. Plus, since there are fewer residential properties on the market, your home will have less competition.
In many cases, factors such as a growing family, children leaving the nest, marriages, job transfers and financial changes also play a significant role in determining when people choose to move home.
Call Leonie on 021 813 660 for advice on the best way to present your property, no matter the season.
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