Should I sell now or wait until the new year?

This is one of the most asked questions this time of the year so let’s brake it down.

The short answer…
It depends on your circumstances.

If you’ve been thinking about selling for sometime and ready to test the market, now’s a great time to get in before the Christmas rush, especially whilst the market is so HOT.

Quite a few people plan to go on the market this time of year but in reality, only few a ready and use the holiday period to finalise some touch ups around the house for a property launch in the new year.

When we look at statistics, late January to early February is one of the busiest times of the year with stock levels higher due to properties still on the market from the previous year and the inundation of new listings.

Setting aside other major market drivers such as interest rates, lending criteria, consumer sentiment and of course everything concerned around Covid, supply and demand really can make a difference on the end result so GETTING IN EARLY COULD BE YOUR WINNING TICKET.

Buyers looking to secure new homes to move in before school dates next year give you added advantage.

Should you Wait?
If you have plans to sell there’s a few things to consider. Is your house ready for marketing? Decluttering and touch ups around the home, both inside and out can make a substantial difference on the end result.

Rushing to get your house on the market without considering these things could be detrimental to the sale price so in most cases its worth taking the extra time touch ups even if it means holding off.

If your not sure what things really matter when it comes to preparing your home for sale, feel free to reach out. It’s the little things that count!