What are the advantages to selling your property and moving house during the colder months? First up, there’s less competition. Spring time would be the time of year that many of us would expect to be more successful with selling and buying property, as that’s when the market flourishes after a standstill during winter. However, we could be very wrong to assume spring is the best time of year.
There are a large number of properties being taken off the market around the colder time of year, as they have the idea that it won’t sell. This is good news for you for various reasons: there’s less competition around meaning a quicker sell may be up for grabs, but also moving companies aren’t as busy for when you’re ready to move. Therefore, winter could work in your favour.
During the colder season many people have more time off work due to the festive period, which means potential buyers are looking to view the property fast and in a short period of time. This means this time of year is ideally the seller’s market.
In addition to a fast sell, we all know that mortgage providers and estate agents are a pain to get hold of. During the winter period however, you will find they are less busy which means you get their undivided attention. This doesn’t necessarily mean the application process will be considerably faster, as there is still a little waiting game to play, but it does mean the process will be smoother.
Once you find the viewings flooding in, be sure to spruce up the place. Clear the entrance of dead leaves, clean the windows inside and out, light up the place – especially if you have an evening viewing, but also ensure the house doesn’t look cluttered. If you happen to have viewings during the time that the festive decorations are up, be sure to keep it minimal for the viewings. Making sure you organise your household removals will help your move run smoothly.
Although decorations are acceptable, some potential buyers can’t see past aspects of a property that they dislike. Therefore if you have lots of glitter, sparkle, lights and everything else you can imagine, some buyers may be put off. This is an unfortunate event; however it’s one you can avoid. And don’t forget, we have a guide on the top ten questions to ask before you move.
If you require a helping hand with the packing, supplying packaging materials or even storage, we are here to help. Our house removals in North Wales are a trusted and established service, with a dedicated team of packers also happy to lend a helping hand when needed.