Everyone wants to know when they should sell their home. There are so many factors to take into account; the condition of your property, the area in which it is located, the current housing market and, arguably the most important factor, the time of year you choose to sell your house.
For people wondering whether there is a ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ time of year to sell your house, there isn’t officially, but certain times of year can be more beneficial, such as springtime. Read on to find out just why the spring months are the best times for you to put your home on the market.
The world comes back to life
One of the most visible changes to the landscape when spring comes around is the blooming foliage. Spring has sprung when daffodils bloom and the trees regain their leaves, which means that your garden and outside spaces will be doing the same.
Not only will this make your garden more appealing, it will also present your home and the area around it in its best light. People viewing your home will see it looking lovely and pretty and green, instead of all barren and bare like it was in the winter months.
The evenings get brighter
It’s much nicer to view a house in daylight, instead of during darker hours. Putting your house on the market in the spring means that you’ll be able to showcase your home in a more positive light, literally, and will make sure that potential buyers are seeing how much natural light they can enjoy from room to room.
Also, having longer, brighter evenings will also mean that you can fit in more viewings.
The number of buyers may increase in your area
Once the new year has passed, many people begin considering their goals for the year ahead and a move is often one of them. If that’s the case, you may find that the numbers of buyers in your area skyrockets in the spring months as more people register to find their dream home.
As a seller, this means you benefit from a wealth of potential buyers who you know are actively looking to make a house purchase in the coming months, suggesting you could be looking at a quick sale.
The school catchment areas
If you live in an area that falls into a catchment area of a good school, you may find that your house is quite desirable. This increases even further in the spring months since buyers may be looking to move into a house that falls into a catchment area of a school they want their children to attend.
Since moving to a new house takes time, many buyers will look to move in the spring so that they can settle in over the summer, making them all prepared for the new term and in the right catchment area once the autumn rolls around.
There are less houses on the market
Not everyone knows that putting your house on the market in the spring is a good idea, so you may find that the stock levels at estate agents are lower. Couple that with the fact that more buyers are coming onto the market, and you could see your property getting a lot of interest.
While the interest is good by itself, what’s even better is the likelihood that your property could be sold for a better price if more people want to buy it.
If you’re looking to sell your house and need a trusted and knowledgeable estate agent to help you through the process, look no further than Shinerocks. With our years of experience and extensive advertising and marketing, we’ll be able to put your home in front of the right people and get you the best deal for your property. Click here to get a free instant valuation of your property and start your selling journey today.