Winter is known for many things, the least of which may be that it's the best season to sell a home. Granted, winter isn't exactly the most convenient time to move, but according to a study from real estate company Redfin, homes listed between December and March sell faster than homes listed in other months, and for more money.
Study shows that anytime between December and May is an ideal time to list your home -- and February is the hands-down the best month. 2014 showed that 74 percent of homes listed in February sold within 90 days, and 13 percent of them sold for more than the list price. (Compare that to September, when 61 percent of homes sold within 90 days and October, when just five percent sold above list price).
In short, shoppers in January and February are motivated, They're looking in winter because they need to move, not because they're just looking for fun. And if people are going to brave the cold to househunt during winter, then they're going to make their effort worthwhile.
When the time comes to put your home on the market, contact a Full Time Realtor familiar with your community.
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