When Is the Right Time to Sell?

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As the holidays approach, many sellers wonder whether they should take their home off the market and just wait until the spring season. Today, I want to share the pros and cons of selling now.

The most important thing to remember is that the best time to sell is when you're ready to. Conventional wisdom typically says that the winter is not a great time to sell, but now that the Internet plays such a huge role in real estate, buyers can look at homes year-round. The holidays don't stop people from buying and selling homes like they used to.

To be fair, there are fewer buyers in the cold months here in Bucks & Montgomery County. However, the buyers who do come out to view homes in the cold are quality buyers who are serious about making their move. Although there are fewer buyers in the winter, there are also fewer sellers, which means homeowners have less competition when listing in the winter months.

Recently, the Fed has made it clear that they intend to raise interest rates. When rates start to rise, it will take many buyers out of the market as their ability to afford a home will decrease as rates increase. This is why we highly encourage you to buy or sell now before rising rates negatively impact our market  

If you have any questions about the current market, or if you would like our assistance buying or selling this winter, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!