Should I Sell my house during the Fall… Winter Months? 5 Reasons to sell your house Now!

CHESTERFIELD TWP, Mich. - Sept. 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Many sellers ask me this question at this time of the year. Should I put my house on the market in the fall or winter?

My answer to them is; it depends. If you are serious sellers and do need to sell your house as soon as possible this time of the year is great. However if you don’t need to sell and are just testing the waters you can wait for the spring market.

The number of sales is not as high during the fall of the year as it is during the spring and summer months, however the fall and winter have their own advantages. Here are 5 reasons to sell your home now.

1. Greater Number of Serious Buyers out looking
The fall and winter months seem to bring out the serious home and condo buyers are not out there previewing houses. Only people that really need to buy now are willing to hassle through the bad weather or miss the time to do holiday shopping or to spend with family to find a house or condo to live in. You will not be bothered and inconvenient for showings of buyers that just want to look for decorating ideas or just daydreaming.

2. There are Less Competition
The number of houses and condos on the market decrease as much as half at this time of the year. That is a great advantage for your home since you will not have to compete with the beauty of the block. Buyers will have less options and your house has a higher probability to make it to their top 3 choices. You may even get multiple offers and get a higher return.  Don't wait until the spring market when all the other potential sellers put their homes up for sale and the home price and beauty contest is on.

3. Your Closing could be Faster
Dues to the record low interest rates, banks have been inundated with home purchases and refinancing paperwork, sometimes it can take days for banks to send an appraiser out there to appraise the house, which can cause delays on the closing. Since the volume of sales is lower, you should be able to close your house or condo and receive your sales proceeds on time and quicker, avoiding all the spring time frustrations of the delays.

4. There will Never be a Better Opportunity to Move-Up
Mortgage rates again fell record low levels just last week. Freddie Mac's weekly survey showed the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.5% and the fixed-rate 15-year mortgage also hit a record low of 3.25%. These low interest rate numbers reflect on lower mortgage monthly payment which make it easier for a buyer to afford more house for your money. There is no guarantee that rates will not go higher. If you are thinking to buy a larger house or more expensive one consider doing it now, don't miss this incredible opportunity!

5. It’s Time to Move on with your Life
let’s look at the reasons why you want to sell your house or condo during the fall and winter months and decide whether is worth waiting. Do you want to move on with your life and live the life that you are comfortable with or do you want to wait knowing that it may take longer for a buyer to decide to buy your home, since your house is subject to the housing market competition, price and interest rates.

Now is the time for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. You have the power to control this situation by pricing your house to sell and preparing your home to show by taking advantage of the fall and winter season; using holiday’s decor, lighting the fireplace to make a cozy and homey place for a potential home buyer pick your house.

Call Rick Giese associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors, also licensed Valuation Specialist in the State of Michigan. You can reach Rick at 586-242-3100 or rick@rickgiese.com

Please contact me Rick Giese via phone at 586-242-3100 or email at rick@rickgiese.com if you have any further inquiries. I would be happy to help you sell your Macomb County property for top dollar, without hassle.

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Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of Seniors Real Estate Help, Equity Sales and Short Sales. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight