The quick answer is: there’s no best season when it comes time to sell your Swan Hill property. It all depends on when you’re ready and when you can have your home looking its best.
With a little maintenance, some work on your home’s kerb appeal and some clever staging to show off your home’s best features, you can achieve a picture-perfect home no matter what the season is.
Why do many people think that spring is the best season?
In general, spring has a feeling of freshness. After the chill of winter, the grass is green and the flowers are blooming. The days are also a little longer and when the sun is shining, more natural light can flow into your home.
However, spring is a busy season for home sales; you might find that you have more competition as a seller. You’ll also find that more people are venturing out once the weather warms up and you might have more’ lookers’ and tyre-kickers visiting your property rather than cashed-up buyers.
On the other hand, because we’re in Swan Hill, summer does not have the same advantages as it does for properties on the coast. However, you might find that there are fewer properties for sale and this could be to your advantage. If your home is nice and cool during the long, hot summer days and you have a lovely outdoor al fresco area to enjoy the nice warm evenings, summer is the perfect time to show your home to its best advantage.
Traditionally, autumn is better for sales
In autumn, most people are back into the swing of everyday life. The festive season and summer holidays are over and serious buyers now turn their thoughts to property. Clearance rates in autumn are generally higher in autumn as fewer sellers list their homes for sale.
Autumn is also the time when your garden will look great, especially if there’s been a little bit of rain and the leaves on the trees are changing colour. The weather is more comfortable and you won’t have to worry about charging up the heating or keeping the aircon running all day.
But, don’t think that houses don’t sell in winter. On the contrary, you’ll find that serious buyers will head out whether it’s sunny, cold or windy. These buyers understand that those people who are just looking (or trying to get a feel for the market) aren’t tempted outside when the weather is less than pleasant.
For you, this means that you’ll spend more time opening your home to only serious buyers and you might make a much quicker sale than you would in the warmer months.
You just need to ensure that you choose an inspection time when your home is nice and cosy and there’s still plenty of light flowing in. It’s also a good idea to make sure that any chilly areas in your home are heated so buyers feel welcomed as they walk through the door.
Forget about the seasons and consider the market conditions
Your most important consideration when deciding on the right time to sell your home is the current market conditions. At present, the demand for real estate in country regions like Swan Hill is at an unprecedented high.
The migration from the city to the country is not over yet and many people are still looking to relocate. Therefore, it’s really important to understand what the market is doing at the time that you’re thinking of selling.
With the current demand, low interest rates and high prices, there has never been a better time to sell.
Can we help with advice about when to sell your Swan Hill home?
We’re aware of current market conditions and understand the current demand for properties around Swan Hill. Why not give us a call on 03 5032 2507 to discuss whether now is a good time to sell? We’re here to help.
