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The Best Time To List Your House Is Here
Dated: March 28 2023
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If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving
– the best week to list your house is fast approaching.
Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year:
“Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations because the best time to list a home in 2023 is approaching quickly. The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers, more so than any other week in the year.”
If you’ve been waiting for the best time to sell, this is your chance. But remember, before you put your house on the market, you’ve got to get it ready. And if you haven’t started that process yet, you’ll need to move quickly. Here’s what you should keep in mind.
Work with us To Determine Which Updates To Make
Start by prioritizing which updates you’ll make. In February, realtor.com asked more than 1,200 recent or potential home sellers what updates they ended up making to their house before listing it (see graph)
As you can see, the most common answers included landscaping and painting. When working with us determine what projects make the most sense for your goals and local market.
Once you’ve made any necessary repairs and updates to your house, consider having it staged. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of buyer’s agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home. Additionally, almost half of the buyers’ agents said home staging had an effect on most buyers’ view of the home in general. Homes that are staged typically sell faster and for a higher price because they help potential buyers more easily picture their new life in the house. We can also help you offset the cost of staging as well.
Are you ready to sell this spring? Let’s connect to plan your next steps. You can start by making a checklist of what you think your house needs to get ready. Then, we can work together to prioritize your list and move forward together. Are you not curious to know what your home would list for today?
Travis Hiatt
Travis Hiatt is the broker/owner of NextHome Beyond in North Liberty, IA, serving the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metro areas. Since obtaining his real estate license in 2003 and his broker's license i....
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