You see, the thing is, if you're doing what everyone else is not, you've got an advantage. If most home sellers retire their listing over the winter and "wait til spring" but YOU stay active, guess what happens when someone HAS to buy a home right now? Yes, you're right, there is far less competition, increasing your odds of selling greatly!
And, if you are buying and you look outside at that cold, gray landscape and ice crusted windshields and think to postpone house hunting, ask a friend to kick you in the butt! Why? Because there are many fair weather buyers, but the ones willing to go out on the coldest day of the year often find themselves with a dandy bargain. Why? You got it, who wants to carry their home -- especially if its vacant -- over the winter? A little cold won't kill you AND you'll see how this home performs in the most daunting conditions.
There is always someone that has to buy or has to sell. Given that the definition of "market value" is based on a simple formula, off season shopping is brilliant! Market Value = What a reasonable seller and reasonable buyer will agree on.
Who is more reasonable than the seller or buyer willing to go out in the cold to instigate change?
So, wrap up and get out there. And you sellers, get that cinnamon scent wafting and stay the course!
