Tuesday, October 24, 2017 / by Josh Cooley
The Benefits of Listing This Fall
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Is listing your home in the fall a good idea?
Let me share a couple of statistics I saw earlier this week. The Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors both recently stated that inventory is at an all-time historic low. There are 50% fewer homes on the market than there were in 2006.
This low inventory means that sellers don’t have as much competition. Someone who is in the market for a new home will have fewer options to choose from at this time of year, which puts your property in a much better position.
However, buyers shouldn’t feel discouraged either. There may be less choice, but there’s also less competition on the market. Now may be a preferable time to make an offer without worrying about other buyers.
But, obviously everyone’s situation is different. Whether or not you should sell now largely d ...
Selling a home? Click here for an instant home value check
Is listing your home in the fall a good idea?
Let me share a couple of statistics I saw earlier this week. The Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors both recently stated that inventory is at an all-time historic low. There are 50% fewer homes on the market than there were in 2006.
This low inventory means that sellers don’t have as much competition. Someone who is in the market for a new home will have fewer options to choose from at this time of year, which puts your property in a much better position.
However, buyers shouldn’t feel discouraged either. There may be less choice, but there’s also less competition on the market. Now may be a preferable time to make an offer without worrying about other buyers.
But, obviously everyone’s situation is different. Whether or not you should sell now largely d ...