Spring and summer are known to be the busiest
seasons in real estate, but don’t let yourself procrastinate on preparing for
these prime times to buy or sell. Start working as early as possible to get your
property ready to sell, and consult with a real estate agent right away to
ensure that you’ll achieve the results you need in a few months.
Starting can be the toughest part, but you’ll thank
yourself for it later. Here are some tips for getting ready for the upcoming
months:
1) Take your time. Preparing your house for sale takes time, and it shouldn’t be
rushed at the last minute. Keep in mind that you might not receive any actual
offers on your property until it has been on the market for a few months, and
the market won’t really start to get good until late March or early April.
Be
sure to get your home cleaned up and renovated in time to put it on the market
as early as late January or early February. While this may seem early now,
you’ll quickly realize just how much time and energy needs to go into making
your home attractive enough to get sold.
2) Get a leg up on the competition. It’s best to introduce your property to the market months before
the busy season to gain an advantage on your competition. Many sellers don’t
know the ins and outs of real estate and will wait until the last minute to put
their homes up for sale in the spring.
With
so many houses on the market, it’s easy for your property to get lost in a sea
of “for sale” signs. However, not many other properties will be available in
January or February, so you’ll be at an advantage by getting on the market at
this time. Not only will it give you time to fully prepare your home for asale, but it will also help you get noticed by potential buyers and stand out
from the crowd.
3) Gain momentum for spring. Ideally, starting in February or March will have you in tip-top
condition for the spring. If you start in April, you can expect to be spending
a lot of time trying to get your foot in the door during the busiest season,
when everyone else is pushing the hardest to make a sale as well. Establish
yourself earlier than everyone else. You’ll be surprised by the advantages you
get in the marketplace as more buyers are attracted to your property.
Time
is of the essence when selling a property. Get started now and see results when
they matter the most.
