If you have ever been on a big roller coaster, think back to when you get in and are pulled up to the highest point right before the fast plunge to a stomach-dropping bottom. The thrill...the excitement... woohoo! I must say, I love a good roller coaster.
Now, when we are talking about Real Estate, we are talking a whole different matter, now, aren't we? The real estate market goes in a cycle that resembles a roller coaster track--the starting point, or low point, would (here in Pensacola) be winter, and the high would be August. So, if we are talking the best time to sell, it would be during the high or hottest point... March to August. Now the slower time to sell would fall into the late to early part of the year. A few factors can contribute to this cycle, including kids in or out of school (what parent wants to move their kids mid school year) and holidays (who wants to move during Thanksgiving or Christmas).
Things aren't all bad, though, if you find the need to sell during the slower points of the year, because you can use a few tricks to help you sell. Think of this, when does your home feel and look the best? I know here at my house, it is during the Holidays when my wife has it all decorated, and maybe when she has made it smell like cinnamon or fresh apple pie...mmmmm! If you find yourself in need to sell during the holidays then decorate it up right--the tastefully-decorated house will peak the buyers interest more than the plain home not decorated, because it "feels" warm like a home should. One other thought is if you find someone is looking at your home during this time of year, you can be almost sure they are a serious buyer. Like I said before, they must have a reason, so take any offers you get seriously.
One more thing I need to touch on is, make sure your home is "in" the market not just on the market. I have included a excellent video to illustrate this point. Take a look it will be well worth your time.
Grace & Peace...
Skip Geiser
(850)221-6442
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