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Making a big decision is never easy, especially when you’re aware it will affect your entire life. How do you know if it’s the right time for you to sell your property?  This is always a serious step and it’s best to have someone you can trust guiding you throughout the process. S.J. Novak is eager to support you during your journey - from the beginning to closing the deal. 

The annual real estate doldrums …

Most advice you’ll hear about selling will be different, but there’s one time of year that most experts believe you should avoid when it comes to listing a home; the middle of winter.

Between the holiday season and the middle of January  most people aren't interested in shopping  for properties. It's just too busy and too cold. 

… And the peak selling season

Just like many experts will caution you against selling in that part of winter, springtime is commonly considered one of the best times of the year to sell a house. 

“Buyers are interested in making a fresh start, yards look lush and green, days are starting to get longer, and tax season gives some buyers a leap ahead on any down payment savings.

So does that mean you should sell in the springtime? Maybe … but be aware that other sellers are going to have the same idea. There will be competition in the form of more homes available on the market.

Does the day of the week matter?

Actually, it might. According to a couple of different studies, homes that were listed on Thursday or Friday have been found to sell in the shortest length of time for slightly higher prices than any other homes.

It’s possible that the timing of the weekend is what’s honing Thursdays and Fridays edge over the other days of the week. Buyers are more likely to have time to schedule home tours or attend showings over the weekend, and there are likely to be more of those buyers looking at each house (and therefore more chances of getting an offer, or maybe even multiple offers). 

Timing isn’t everything

Even if you think you’ve nailed the absolute best time to sell your house and you’ve done all you can repair-wise to maximize your chances, there’s one big mistake that could shoot all your efforts right in the foot: Pricing your home far too high when you first list it.

Some sellers don’t think this is the huge deal that it really (really!) is. Serious buyers sign up to property watch lists and get an alert as soon as a home is listed on the MLS. Most of the buyers who could buy your home are going to see its listing within the first 48 hours of that listing being “live.”

So you get one big chance to make your house’s big debut in front of its buyers. Please, don't make the mistake of not calling S.J. Novak! (845) 535-7280 we know how to present it in the best possible light.