Nobody buys or sells a home in the winter. Right? Wrong! In fact, if you checked the numbers, you’d find that a good chunk of home purchases are done during the coldest months of the year. Besides, many southern regions aren’t all that affected by the change in seasons. 

For us who want the stats, almost a million homes were sold in the U.S. last winter (973,000, to be exact, from December 2018 to February 2019). That means one out of every five (19%) of the homes that were sold in the 12-month period between September 2018 and August 2019 were sold when temperatures plunged. Sure, more homes were sold in the summer months of 2019.  But still, the amount of homes that are bought and sold in the winter is nothing to sneeze at.

So, if you’re wondering if you should put off buying or selling a home until spring, why wait? You may be surprised to learn that there are actually advantages to buying or selling while Jack Frost is nipping at your nose.
What are the advantages? You’re about to find out!

Selling a Home in Winter

Okay, huddle up, home sellers. Let’s unpack the perks of selling when the air gets chilly....

The Internet Has No Seasons

You probably already know that most buyers go online to search for homes, no matter what the temperature is outside. In fact, nearly all buyers (93%) used the internet during their home search last year. This instant access to property listings has had an impact on the typical seasons buyers look for homes. While spring is still the hottest home-buying season, serious home buyers are always on the lookout—checking the latest listings on their tablet before bed or while waiting for their kid’s hockey game to end. So even though the weather may be changing, it won’t stop home buyers from shopping.

Less Sellers

Come spring, other sellers will flood the market and your home will be just another fish in a great big pond. But right now, you’ve got a limited number of sellers on the market. For perspective, 210,000 homes for sale dropped off the market from November to December in 2018. If that pattern repeats this year, you’ll have 12% less competition on the market if you list your home during the winter! Buyers have fewer homes to choose from, which means you could sell your house faster.

Buyers Mean Business

Most folks want to curl up under a blanket next to a warm fire on a cold winter day. If a buyer is trudging around in freezing weather or breaking away from their holiday schedule to look at your home, they must be serious. That’s because many winter buyers are working against a deadline, whether it’s an expiring lease, relocation, or a contract on their current home.

Time Off

You may think people are less likely to see your home in the midst of their hectic holiday schedules. That can definitely be true. But keep in mind, most people also have more time off around the holidays. That means more time for browsing their favorite home apps, dreaming about their future decor, and even scheduling home showings.

Ready to Buy or Sell Your Home in Winter?

With all these advantages on your side, hopefully selling your home in the winter won’t feel so daunting. We know you’ve probably got a lot on your plate this time of year though.  So call Laura Smith Real Estate Team!  We offer a FREE home evaluation consultation that provides you with all the information you need to know to make the best decision when it comes to listing your property.  

WHY CHOOSE LAURA SMITH:

Every member of the Smith Team is devoted to making sure that the experience of buying or selling a home is one that leaves the burden o of the shoulders of the client, leading to an experience that is not only satisfying but also enjoyable for everyone involved. When listing with The Smith Team you are immediately put on the forefront of our premium advertising opportunities. This exposure makes sure that your home has the absolute best chance of going to the perfect buyer.

·         Customer Driven Approach

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·         Dedicated Team

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With a combination of our honesty, stress free business, dedication and advertising opportunities we can assure you that you will get the best real estate experience possible! This is just the tip of the Ice burg when it comes to the reasons to pick The Laura Smith Real Estate Team and we would like to urge you to go to the testimonials page to ensure that with our team you are going to get the best possible real estate experience.

OUR MISSION, VALUES & GOALS: 

We believe that every real estate purchase or sale should be handled with the utmost responsibility and care, it is one of the most important investments you will make affecting your family, your finances and your lifestyle. Buying or selling real estate should be exciting, comfortable, informative and a stress-free experience. We hope to be the real estate team of choice for home buyers and sellers in Navarro, Freestone & Ellis counties.

MISSION

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Real Service.Real Results.

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Transparency - in our conduct

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