Why the Winter Months Are the Best Time to Sell

Contrary to popular belief, the wintertime is a
great time to sell your home.

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Many sellers think that spring and summer are the best times to sell their homes, but this a false narrative.

In many cases, we see a lot of activity during the winter months, and the quality of the buyer is much higher than during the spring and summer. We’ve found that the buyers who are looking in December, January, and February are very serious because they need to buy a home. So by selling in the winter, you might have fewer showings, but the quality of those showings will increase dramatically.

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The buyers who are looking in
December, January, and February
are very serious because
they need to buy a home.

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I just ran the numbers: From December 1, 2019, to January 8, 2020, 115 properties sold or went under contract in Crowing, Cass, Aiken, and Morrison counties—all during the supposedly ‘slowest time in real estate.’

We can definitely sell homes during the winter months. If you’re thinking of listing your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We can even give you a “Buy It Now” price, where we’ll buy your home as is for cash and you get to pick the closing date! In the meantime, have a wonderful 2020!

Is the Winter Market a Good Time to Sell Your Home?

What are the benefits of listing your home on
the market during the winter months?

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Many times, sellers think it’s in their best interest to wait to list their homes until the spring market. In my opinion, this is a flawed approach.

We find that during the winter months, there’s typically less inventory for buyers to choose from. The buyers that are out looking for homes during this season tend to be more serious. Winter homebuyers who brave the elements to view homes aren’t usually tire-kickers; they need to buy a home—and fast.

In the wintertime, the number of showings a seller is liable to have for their listing will likely decrease, but the quality of those showings increases. Winter buyers might have a lease that’s near its end, and they’ve decided to make a purchase; they might also have sold their home and are looking to move up or they may have been relocated to the area for a job.

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Take advantage of the low
inventory and the serious buyers that
our winter market has to offer.

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So if you’re thinking of selling your home, don’t wait until spring—take advantage of the low inventory and the serious buyers that our winter market has to offer.

To get a free market analysis of your home, reach out to me directly. I’d be happy to advise you on your next home sale. Until then, happy holidays!

Do You Need a Pie This Thanksgiving?

This is our way of saying "Thank You" for your business and referrals!

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You can feel it in the weather: Temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As a special thank you to all of our current and past clients, we're giving out free pumpkin pies! Click here to RSVP for your pie today.

Stop by our Baxter office located at 7153 Forthun Road, Baxter, MN (Just south of Home Depot) on Monday, November 25 or Tuesday, November 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to pick up your free pumpkin pie. You can also enjoy hot chocolate, pie, and coffee with us.

From everyone at the Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!