Is Summer The Best Time To Sell Your Home?

Are you thinking of selling your home or investment property this summer? Selling your home can be stressful in any season, but here are 5 reasons why summer may be the best season to do so.

Increased Curb appeal:

One of the quickest ways to boost the value of your home is to increase its curb appeal, which happens naturally in the summertime. After all, what home doesn't look more attractive when the trees are green, flowers are blooming, and the lawn is lush and full? 

Just a few landscaping fixes, such as strategically placed flowerbeds and well-trimmed shrubs, can make your home draw a lot more interest. Solar lights, Brick enclosures or mulch are all inexpensive touches that will make your home stand out.

You'll have more time:

Summer is one of the most popular seasons because daylight last longer! So even after a hard days work buyers are still eager and willing to go home hunting, and daylight is on their side. Summer also encourages shorter commute times; imagine the time difference in viewing 4 homes in 6in. of Michigan snow vs. the middle of July.  

Schools Out:

When the kids are off school, it's an easier time for parents to pack up and move. It also provides a natural break and gives the kids a chance to adjust to their new surroundings before the fall.

Summer is a seller's market. Over 30% of homes sell during the summer months. Why? Because a lot more people have the time to search and want to get settled before the school year starts again.
Putting your house on the market in summer could potentially mean more showings, more offers, and a better sale price for your home.

You’re Finished Before the Holidays:

Even if you’re not feeling pressure to move during the summer due to kids, you probably want to have the home sold before winter hits. Nobody wants to spend the holidays packing and moving. By selling your home in the summer, you can be certain that everything will be finished by Thanksgiving. This gives you time to enjoy your new home during the year’s most festive time.

Timing Your Own Move:

Sometimes, it’s not just the market that makes the summer a great time to sell. Perhaps you’d like to move during the summer so that your own kids will be settled before the school year. Perhaps you know the time frame of your new home build will land you with a summer move-in date and have been waiting for that moment.

If you’re worried about listing your home in the summer, it’s helpful to remember these benefits. Again, selling your home can be stressful in any season. However, a home that’s priced right and properly staged will quickly sell during the summer months.

Malaka Green
Know Your Property Status
Status Realty
Detroit, MI
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