5 Reasons Why Winter Home Sales Are Wise
Although we are in the midst of the winter season, the Lake of the Ozarks hasn't died down. In fact, the Lake area is quite lively during the "off-season." So if you are thinking of selling your Lake of the Ozarks home, now is the time to do it! Although spring is a popular time for home sales, winter comes in a close second. Your Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR has five reasons why you shouldn't wait until the spring to place your home on the market.
1. Strong Demand
According to the National Association of Realtors, buyer demand remains very strong throughout the winter season. Home buyers during the winter are ready, willing and able to purchase.
2. Less Competition
Most people want to wait until spring to list their home, which means there are fewer houses on the market during the winter. If you list ahead of time, you can be one of only a limited number of properties available, which means you're likely to have more interest than in the spring when the market is saturated.
3. Job Relocations
Many companies tend to place and/or relocate their workers during the first quarter of the new year. This means that every winter, there's a group of potential home buyers who are looking for a new home and they want to move quickly.
4. No Landscaping
When you list your home during the spring and summer, you need to keep up with the landscaping a.k.a. curb appeal, which takes time and money. You'll need to invest in plants, soil, pots and other gardening items. Afterward, you will need to maintain it or pay a company to maintain it to ensure your front and backyard are in tip top shape. However, in the winter, lawn maintenance is easy. If it snows, make sure you shovel and that's pretty much it. No after-work and weekend hours are required during the winter to maintain the outdoor space.
5. Higher Price
Statistics show that homes generally sell at a slightly higher price during the winter months. Motivated buyers typically will submit a price that's too good to refuse. In addition, potential home buyers will want to lock in their mortgage rates now, which might cause them to be more willing to pay a higher price upfront.
If you have been planning to put your house for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks, don't wait! I can help you take care of the details to get your home in front of buyers quickly. Winter is the perfect time to show your home to serious buyers and to get it sold. Give me a call at 573-216-8439 with any questions or concerns you may have. Let's get your Lake of the Ozarks home sold!
1. Strong DemandAccording to the National Association of Realtors, buyer demand remains very strong throughout the winter season. Home buyers during the winter are ready, willing and able to purchase.
2. Less Competition
Most people want to wait until spring to list their home, which means there are fewer houses on the market during the winter. If you list ahead of time, you can be one of only a limited number of properties available, which means you're likely to have more interest than in the spring when the market is saturated.
3. Job Relocations
Many companies tend to place and/or relocate their workers during the first quarter of the new year. This means that every winter, there's a group of potential home buyers who are looking for a new home and they want to move quickly.
4. No LandscapingWhen you list your home during the spring and summer, you need to keep up with the landscaping a.k.a. curb appeal, which takes time and money. You'll need to invest in plants, soil, pots and other gardening items. Afterward, you will need to maintain it or pay a company to maintain it to ensure your front and backyard are in tip top shape. However, in the winter, lawn maintenance is easy. If it snows, make sure you shovel and that's pretty much it. No after-work and weekend hours are required during the winter to maintain the outdoor space.
5. Higher Price
Statistics show that homes generally sell at a slightly higher price during the winter months. Motivated buyers typically will submit a price that's too good to refuse. In addition, potential home buyers will want to lock in their mortgage rates now, which might cause them to be more willing to pay a higher price upfront.
If you have been planning to put your house for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks, don't wait! I can help you take care of the details to get your home in front of buyers quickly. Winter is the perfect time to show your home to serious buyers and to get it sold. Give me a call at 573-216-8439 with any questions or concerns you may have. Let's get your Lake of the Ozarks home sold!
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