3 Reasons You Should Sell Your Home This Fall

There are 20 days until it is officially the fall season, 84 days until Thanksgiving, and 114 days until Christmas! Isn’t that a wake-up call? Although it may come as a surprise, there are many reasons to sell your home this upcoming fall – job changes, family situations, growing families… No matter why people want or need to move, home buyers and sellers have one thing in common: they want to be moved and settled before the holiday season hits!

We are in that in-between space of school and the fall season starting and the holidays, giving us a small window of “normalcy” before the holidays ramp up, and that makes fall a great time to sell! Not to mention the market is still on fire right now… If you’re still deciding whether or not to take the plunge, check out these thoughts from our team on the benefits of putting your house on the market this coming fall. 

1. The market is still hot.

Just because school has started and we’re settling back in a routine after summer vacations and barbecues, doesn’t mean that the housing market is settling down. Buyer demand is still incredibly high, and with a lower ratio of houses for sale to those seeking new homes, sellers are in a good position right now. With interest rates low and the demand for homes high, this is an excellent time to put your house on the market.

2. Buyers are motivated.

Those who are looking to make a move in the fall will be more motivated to make the transaction simply due to the time of year. Buyers tend to move quickly so that they can be moved in and settled for the holidays to host those family gatherings at their new place. Another factor in the desire to sign on the dotted line is to be all settled in before the really cooler fall temperatures and the cold of winter (and possibly precip) are upon them. Moving in less-than-ideal weather conditions isn’t fun, and that helps put an extra sense of urgency on the buyer’s timeline. Sometimes those looking in the fall are doing so due to relocating or a change in their family life. These are all reasons for them to be ready and willing to get the deal closed and moved into their new surroundings.

Quick tip… Knowing that buyers will want to be settled in before the fall decorations come out, be sure to help set that stage for showings. Make your home feel “homey” when they are checking it out. Help them imagine what it will feel like when it is theirs – from the warm colors to the sweet smells of fall. These little details can go a long way!

3. You will face less competition.

With so many assuming fall and winter aren’t the best times to sell and with the obvious demand for more houses in today’s market, you will likely face less competition. This will give your home the attention it needs and get more potential buyers looking. In a nutshell: fewer listings equals less competition for you. When you don’t have to compete in a saturated market, you will be able to sell quicker and get the most out of your sale. Win-win!

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When it comes to selling your home, no matter what time of year, don’t let fear of the unknown prevent you from taking that step forward. Your real estate agents can help give you guidance and assist you with any questions you may have on getting started. Call Missouri Home, Farm & Land Realty, LLC at 417-777-3300 or click here to contact us on our website.