When many people prepare to sell their homes, they think it’s a mistake to put it on the market in the winter. However, it’s largely a myth that spring is the luckiest time to garner offers. There are multiple reasons to sell a house in winter—here are some of the most common.

Why You Should Sell a House During Winter

1. September Baby Boom

Over the past 20 years, September has been the most common month for births, so there's a mini baby boom at the end of each year. For this reason, you may discover a wealth of new families in search of real estate during the colder months. This is especially fortunate if the house you’re putting on the market would make an affordable starter home—two or three bedrooms; one or two baths; a decent yard; and proximity to quality schools, parks, and other family amenities.

2. Less Yard Work

Another reason to sell a house in winter is the fact that you need to do less yard work. With your lawn likely under a blanket of snow, curb appeal is less of an issue, and there's no need to mow, edge, and fertilize the grass before each visitation. You don't have to trim hedges, prune trees, plant flowers, or nurture the rest of your landscaping. This lets you focus on improving the indoors: cleaning carpets, painting, and other interior projects.

3. Low Competition

Because so many people adhere to the old rule that they shouldn’t sell a home until spring, you'll face less competition during winter. With fewer options to choose from, buyers therefore give your home more careful consideration. You may even command a higher asking price during winter because it is a seller's market.

If you plan to sell a house in the next year, don't wait until spring. Contact Coldwell Banker Realty Champions in Chillicothe, OH, to put it on the market this winter. These professionals have been serving clients in and around Ross County for more than 30 years and are experts at moving residential real estate. Visit their website to learn more about selling or buying a home, and call (740) 775-8500 to add your property to their real estate listings.