Why It Makes Sense to List During the Fall

Who should sell their home this fall? Anyone who doesn’t want to deal with the crazy competition of the spring and summer markets.

So you’ve decided to put your home on the market, but you aren’t sure if listing right now makes sense or not. Maybe you’ve heard that it’s better to wait until the spring or summer when the market is hot. However, now might be the perfect time to list. Here’s why.

It all comes down to competition. Yes, there are more buyers on the market during spring and summer, but there are also many more sellers. Because of that, the difference in the number of sales versus the number of homes on the market is basically the same whether it’s June or January.

"It all comes down to competition."

If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t want to fight the crowds and the competition you’ll see in the spring, now might be the perfect time for you to get your home on the market and get it sold quickly.

If you have any questions for us or need any help in making your decision to buy or sell, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Key to Presenting Your Home in Its Best Light

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You may think that the first showing takes place the moment a buyer pulls in to your driveway, but this isn't the case. The first showing takes place on the Internet, which is where the majority of home buyers begin their home search.

 

 

The quality and effectiveness of your photos online is absolutely crucial when listing your home. The first thing you need to do is get your home show-ready. We help our clients do this by sending out a professional home stager and designer. The stager will make the home look its absolute best!

 

Once the home is looking fantastic, we send out a professional real estate photographer. They will ensure your home looks as best as it possibly can in the photos that are eventually posted online.

If you follow these two steps, you shouldn't have too much trouble attracting buyers to your home. If you have any questions about getting your home ready for the market, or if you would like our assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!

When Is the Best Time to Sell in Austin?

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Thanks for joining us once again. Today we are going to answer the often-asked question, "When is the best time to sell my home in Austin?"

Here's the  answer I've come up with: the best time is whenever is best for you. There are advantages and disadvantages to buying and selling at every point in the year. It's all about timing things right and going in with a proven strategy.

In the summer, it's true that the market is more active and there are many buyers, but there are also many sellers, and the market is more competitive than at any other point in the year. In the winter months, there are fewer buyers, but also less inventory for you to compete against. The ratio of buyers and inventory is about the same in both cases.

One important thing to always consider is your current competition on the market. If there is too much at one time, you might want to wait a little while to list. If you want to sell now, but not move until the summer, we can make that happen. It's pretty common to close a home in March or April, and negotiate a lease back for a few months, because most buyers don't want to move in until then anyways.

If you are thinking about selling, give us a call or send us an email. We'd be glad to help get you started off in the right direction!