Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Northern Virginia Real Estate: Winter Found as Best Time to Sell

According to a new real estate brokerage Redfin, the winter season will be the best time to sell your Northern Virginia home. In fact, sellers who list during this time of year will actually find it to be the most opportune time to make a move

Winter officially lasts from December 21 through March 20 and during this time, the Northern Virginia real estate market will see an influx of more focused, more motivated home sellers and buyers.

The study also found that February is "historically the best month to list, with an average of 66 percent of homes listed then selling within 90 days." Despite the cold weather, researchers found that sellers were better off listing their home in the winter than in any other month.

In fact, in their research, Redfin found December 2012 listings produced the highest percentage of sales prices above-asking for the entire year. 

Many home sellers tend to wait until the spring to list, but taking advantage of the current real estate market could help you reap the rewards. The winter season offers less competition, smaller inventory to keep eyes focused on your property, and motivated buyers as many will be relocating for the beginning of the new year.

Thinking of selling this winter? The months of December, January, February and March are more likely to net sellers above asking price as compared to sales in June through November. 

With my expertise in real estate, I can help you find the best homebuyer for your property and close the best possible deal on your end. Don't let the winter discourage you from selling your home in Northern Virginia— this time of year is equally as advantageous as the spring and summer months!


I happily serve the areas of Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Great Falls, Herndon, Lake Ridge, McLean, Mount Vernon, Reston, Rosslyn, Springfield, Tyson’s Corner and Vienna. 

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