Whether you’re recently married or need to downsize from your empty nest, many factors influence the home selling process. For many sellers, the time of year is certainly one of them. While you may have always thought of spring and summer as prime time for home purchases, there are benefits to selling in the fall and winter. Here’s why it pays to get on the market during the colder months.

3 Reasons to Sell in the Fall or Winter

1. Buyers Are More Committed

During the warmth of spring and summer, hopeful couples tend to browse the market for curiosity’s sake, trying to determine what they like and what the area offers. While open houses are full, many of the parties aren’t interested in putting up an offer right away. During the fall and winter, people are moving because they have to—whether for school, work, or to take care of a sick family member. Therefore, you will avoid being led on by window shoppers. Whether they’ve received an early holiday bonus or are preparing for corporate relocation in the new year, fall and winter buyers mean business.

2. The Market Is Drier

Since fewer people are looking to make a home purchase during fall and winter, fewer people also put their houses up for sale. Since the market is scarce, you can list your property at a higher price than you might when dealing with spring and summer competition. Plus, due to a slimmer selection, buyers are less turned-off by a high number of days on the market. That means shoppers won’t assume something is wrong with your property because it’s been on the market for a few months.

3. Accentuates Inviting Qualities

Real estate agents use several tricks to make a house feel more inviting and facilitate a home purchase, such as setting out fresh flowers. In the winter, you’ll have every tool at your disposal to make your house cozy—from the smell of Christmas cookies to a working fireplace. This season is also an excellent time to show buyers how safe your home is during the colder months, like a strong, insulated roof, well-kept furnace, and a sloped driveway for adequate snow drainage.

If you’re aiming for a successful home purchase this fall or winter, turn to Dan Main of Saint Peters, MO. He is devoted to facilitating the transfer of real estate by providing attractive mortgage loans, so your property’s new owners have the necessary financing to move forward. To learn more about his work with FHA, VA, adjustable-rate, and jumbo loans, visit the website. You can also call (636) 284-4144 to schedule an appointment.

Dan Main: NMLS # 502036
Flat Branch Home Loans NMLS # 224149
947 Waterbury Falls Dr
O’Fallon, MO 63368
This is for informational purposes only and not an offer to lend or extend credit.