​What makes this fall a great time to buy a home? There are five main reasons:

1. Homes sit on the market a bit longer. This means there’s more inventory and a better chance for you to secure a good deal. 

2. Less competition. There are fewer buyers to compete against than you’d otherwise see in the spring and summer months. Fewer buyers mean you don’t have to be as aggressive with your offer. 

3. For various reasons, many sellers want to close before the end of the year. For example, they may want to take advantage of certain tax benefits. 

4. Many sellers also want to sell before the holidays rather than wait through them. They want to be in their new home to enjoy the coming holiday season, so they’ll be motivated to help you buy their current one. 

5. You get to see homes in different weather conditions. In other words, conditions you wouldn’t see in the spring and summertime. 

If you’d like to buy now and take advantage of this opportunity or have any real estate questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to help you.

Here are the top four reasons you should list your home in the autumn:

1. Less competition. In spring and summer, a deluge of houses hits the market, but that doesn’t happen in the fall. Your property will stand out better in a smaller crowd. 

2. High demand. People are still looking to move into our area, and there’s still not enough inventory. In the autumn, most buyers who come to see your home are serious. They’re usually pre-approved, motivated, ready to write offers, and aren’t just looky-loos. 

​3. Holidays. Since there are some wonderful holidays in the fall, buyers could have a more emotional reaction to your house. Seeing a property decorated for Halloween or Thanksgiving creates a sentimental connection for the buyer. 

4. Timing. Some buyers looking at your home may not have a family, so they don’t need to worry about a school schedule. There are plenty of other reasons someone may need to move.

If you have further questions about selling in the autumn or real estate in general, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or send an email. We would love to help you.