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  • Writer's pictureBrett Rosenbaugh

Selling Your Home? Now or Later?

Are you thinking of selling your home in the near future? If so, you may be wondering when is the best time to list. Should you wait until spring or should you list now? We’re here to help you decide.



The traditional wisdom has always been that the best time to sell a home was during the spring and summer months. Spring is traditionally when most people look for homes, so it makes sense that this would be the best time to put your house on the market.


However, waiting until spring can come with its own risks. The housing market is always unpredictable, and waiting too long might mean missing out on potential buyers who are looking now. In addition, there will likely be more competition in your area once spring comes around, meaning that buyers will have more options and may hesitate to commit to buying YOUR house if they're not sure it's the right fit.


Fortunately, listing now has some advantages as well! For one thing, buyers who are shopping during colder months tend to be serious about their search, meaning that those who visit your home are more likely to make an offer than those who show up during peak season just for fun. Additionally, there are fewer homes on the market during winter months—less competition means that yours stands out from the crowd! And finally, many people like having extra time before moving into a new home—so if you're willing to wait for closing until warmer weather arrives (or whenever else works for them), buyers might be more willing to negotiate with you on price and terms because of this flexibility.


Ultimately, whether you list now or later is up to you! If you feel comfortable enough waiting until spring or summer months arrive (when traditionally there is more demand for homes) go ahead and wait—but don't forget that there are plenty of advantages associated with listing sooner rather than later. No matter what decision you make regarding timing of your sale - good luck! You've got this!


With all of these things taken into consideration we hope we have helped make your decision easier when deciding when it is a good time to sell your home – now or later! Best of luck selling your home as quickly as possible while gaining maximum value out of it! Happy selling!

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