Yes, NOW is the Best Time to Sell Your Home!

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Right now it’s a sellers market, but what does that actually mean if you’re looking to sell your house? Currently we are seeing that the market inventory of homes for sale is at historic lows. Many areas have less than a one month supply of homes on the market causing a surplus of interested buyers trying to find their perfect home. This means that most homes, if priced correctly, are selling above the asking price and are doing so within the first week they hit the market.


Home inventory is low which means there are more buyers than homes. With more buyers, houses sell faster and for more money.


Low inventory isn’t the only reason why now is the time to sell. Here are some more points to consider listing your house in the next few weeks:

Free occupancy

With the market as competitive as it is for buyers, sellers can ask for free occupancy. This will give you a little time to get your affairs in order as you prepare your move. Asking for sixty days of free occupancy can give you ninety to one hundred days to get into a new home after your current home goes under contract.

Unfussy buyers

A low inventory market means buyers are less picky when thinking about repairs or upgrades. Agent Adrian Lark advises, “If you’re waiting to fix up your home before you sell it, forget that. The market is so competitive right now that many buyers will be willing to overlook needed upgrades or minor repairs.” Also, if you have an unoccupied home that you’re preparing for the market, listing and selling now while buyers are less picky, means you’ll potentially be saving months of paying utilities, taxes, and insurance.

It’s tax season

After filing taxes, buyers may have some extra cash on hand from tax refunds. This gives buyers the extra money needed to pay closing costs, repairs, upgrades, or potential appraisal differences.

The weather is nicer

Trees and flowers are blooming and the curb appeal of your house is at its best. Buyers are more likely to tour houses and open houses get much more traffic during nicer weather. Agents love to time when your house hits the market with an open house of your home to drive up interest.

It’s almost peak season

This is when home premiums peak and you can make the most while selling your home. June is usually when the average sales price for homes hits the highest,” says agent Kristin Ebert. “This means that if you want your house to close in June and get the best pricing advantage you should get your house under contract to sell mid-April to May.”

School is almost out

Many families look to buy towards the end of spring when the schools have let out for summer break. This gives the entire family time to get settled into their new home before the next school year begins. For a seller, this means more buyers looking to purchase by summer.

Interest rates are projected to go up

With a rise in interest rates projected this year, buyers are hungry to lock in the lowest rates they can. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, your money will go further if you take advantage of rates now instead of after they have gone up.

So, if you’re convinced to get your home on the market, what are some steps you can take?

Time it

Work with your agent on the timing of listing your home. Take advantage of the peak buying season. Schedule your house to list when you can time an immediate open house to maximize interest and visibility. Your agent is currently working with a number of buyers looking to buy a home just like yours.

Price it right

Your agent will help you price your house right in order to maximize interest as well as its actual purchase price.

Plan for your house to sell quickly

You may only have weeks instead of months to move out once your house lists and then sells. Be prepared and have a plan. If you feel you will need more time to find where you’re moving to, have your agent prepared to negotiate free occupancy on your behalf.

If you’re wanting to get your home listed now and take advantage of the current market, call us today to speak to one of our agents. We are happy to serve you and work with you to get the most for your home.