NOVA Homes Blog: Why You Shouldn't Wait Until Spring to Sell Your Northern Virginia, DC Area Home

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Why You Shouldn't Wait Until Spring to Sell Your Northern Virginia, DC Area Home

Many homeowners in Northern Virginia believe spring and summer are the best, if not the only, time to sell— but that is not always the case! In fact, it is this idea that brings a wave of new inventory to the market every spring and thus, increases competition among home sellers!

Instead, consider the benefits of selling your home during the holidays or the winter season, in general. There are numerous factors that make this time of year one of the best to move on and I'm happy to share a few with you below!

The lack of competition
Just as I mentioned above, there are simply fewer homes for sale in Northern Virginia during the winter months. Because many homeowners prepare and renovate their homes in the winter in order to list in the spring, the inventory tends to remain on the lower side this time of year. By selling your home now, you can give your home more time in the spotlight than any other time of year!

Buyers are more likely to notice your home now as they will have fewer properties to overwhelm them!

Buyers are ready to move
Just before the start of the new year, homebuyers in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and the surrounding communities grow increasingly motivated to change their scenery and settle into a new home. Or they may have a strong reason to— job changes and relocation are two common factors for moving into a new home before the new year.

Holiday decor
While we may not have any snow yet in NoVA, the holiday season does evoke magical feelings for buyers. Seeing properties lit up at night or draped in festive greenery can help buyers feel more at home and see themselves (and their own decorations!) in the new space. Listing your home this time of year can play to your advantage simply due to the charm of the season.

Remember, if you're thinking about waiting until spring to sell your home in Northern Virginia, so is everybody else! Give me a call today to discuss how you can take advantage of the winter season by listing now!

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.

Earle Whitmore

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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