Have you been considering that this year might be time to make a move? Now, with fall upon us you might be wondering if you should go ahead and do it now or wait until the new year.
It is common for many sellers to have the same thoughts!
Here are three reasons why you may not want to wait:
Get ahead of other sellers, less competition
When the housing inventory is low (meaning there are not as many homes on the market), new homes listed for sale stand out for active buyers. Typically, in the fall and winter, homeowners are less likely to list their home, so this gives you an opportunity to get one step ahead.
While other homeowners wait until after the holiday, selling now can help you get a leg up on the competition. The first step to listing your home is scheduling a seller consultation with us, where we can discuss the state of the market, possible improvements, staging suggestions and the selling process. Plus, it’s a great time to get your questions answered and concerns addressed.
Get your home in front of eager and motivated buyers
Compared to this time last year, we have seen the number of houses on the market grow, but it is still low compared to normal and to the number of active buyers. Which means, for all the buyers actively looking, there are not enough homes for sale.
Buyers will still be active throughout the end of the year and will be seriously motivated to make their move happen because they need to. Home buyers today are facing the challenge of the shortage of homes to meet their needs and your home might be just what they are looking for.
Use your equity to fuel your move
Recent data shows that homeowners today have a record amount of equity. This means that the equity you have in your house could cover some if not all of the down payment on the purchase of a new home.
As you think about whether or not to wait until the new year to move, it’s important to remind yourself of the reason you had the desire to move in the first place. Are you looking to be in a better location? Looking to downsize for the next stage of life or upsize for room for a growing family or caring for a loved one? Maybe your needs have evolved over time. Maybe you just need a change.
We can help you determine how much equity you have and how that equity can be used to achieve your real estate goals.
Listing your home before the new year can offer unique benefits.
Reach out to the Forsythe Group today to achieve your goals before winter sets in.
