There are all sorts of myths about when is the best time to sell your house, but each neighbourhood and each home is different, so read on to find out when is the best time of year for you.
Is there an optimum season for selling?
Spring always comes out on top as the best time of year to sell your house. This is probably because people aren’t away for the summer holidays or busy with Christmas celebrations.
Another good thing about spring is that your home will look better when the garden is coming into bloom and the sun is (hopefully) out for longer.
Regional differences?
Seasonal variations are fairly universal but it’s worth having a close look at your local area before entering the market. Check if the Council has granted planning permission for any work nearby, you don’t want to be trying to sell your house while there are major road works going on.
What if I’m not ready to start selling yet?
Simple, don’t sell. It’s much more important to choose a time that works for you. If you rush your home on to the market without preparing it and yourself, you could set yourself up for a fall. And if you do get a buyer, you want to be able to move as quickly as possible before they can change their mind.
Take some time first to make sure you have your home looking its best. That doesn’t necessarily mean spending thousands of pounds on huge renovation projects – just take some time fixing the little details, such as wonky gates and cracked toilet seats.
Source hoa.org.uk
McDonalds says: “As a long-established agent, we’ve obviously noticed these seasonal change over many years. That said we have noticed the market is a lot less seasonal than it used to be. This combined with buyers recognising how proactive they need to be to secure their first-choice purchase, along with the readily available property information because of the far reaching effects of the internet, mean that buyers are able to be active all year round with ease. That said, yes the market activity will build steadily from now until its first peak just before the school holidays”
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