When Is The Best Time To Sell Your House?

By Modou Sarr April 5, 2016 Buying Property No Comments

There are all sorts of ideas on when to get a house and it varies with different people. The fact is that there are certain times you could sell your house at a very good price and there are times when it is just not a good time.

Here are some points to consider on when it’s most suitable to put your house out in the market.

#1. Do different seasons affect selling a house?

Seasonal variations are fairly universal but it’s worth looking at your local area and the lifestyle of the people before jumping into conclusions. You don’t want to put your house out in the market during the Christmas season when everyone is busy with the celebrations and have little or no interest in buying a house. Summer time is much preferable for most people because it gets sunny at that time and people tend to take a break during the summer, so they spend more time in scouting around for houses. The rainy season can prove to be one of the worst times to sell a house because the weather has a perfect way to make your house look awful. With molds growing on the walls and algae’s on the pavement, it can be pretty unattractive and a great turnoff for most buyers.

#2. Is going along with the market the best thing to do?

It depends. If you think you got what it takes, then why wait? Every real estate agent has different skills in selling a house. If you have a really good agent, then go for it and defeat the odds. However, it’s also important to realize that you can also wait when there is maximum amount of attention because the longer your house stays on the market, the more buyers will wonder what’s wrong with it.

If you need to get going and you are all set, nothing should stop you. But you should be realistic because when there is high demand for houses your sales are much better but when demand is low, you may have to lower your price or do anything to accommodate or sell your house. Therefore, the best time to sell your house is when the demand is high and the market is in desperate need for houses.