Thinking of selling your home this season?
As the breathtaking and colourful Canadian landscape transforms and temperatures begin to drop, potential buyers are often highly motivated and eager to finalize their home search before the first snowfall and the hectic holidays approach. If you’re considering listing your property this fall, we’ve outlined some of the incredible advantages as well as key strategies to help you maximize your property’s selling potential. Let’s dive in!
Fall Brings Different Buyers
As summer temperatures wane and the leaves begin to change colour, the real estate market begins to shift as well. The overall number of listings decreases and home buyers change their general perception of house hunting. That means you’ll experience less competition and your property will have a good opportunity to stand out. Buyers during the autumn months are typically looking to purchase before winter kicks in. While you may notice that the number of interested buyers could be less, the interested potential buyers are more invested and serious about purchasing within a shorter time frame.
Preparing Your Home
The fall season can be the perfect time to list your property. Contact your realtor early and get all your photos, videos, and marketing completed to finalize your home’s online presence. Some basic housekeeping will include power washing the outside of your property as well as your deck and driveway. Remove any dirt and garden debris left from the busy summer months and continue to maintain your landscaping by watering your grass, yard, and plants to maintain a lush appearance.
Other important maintenance may include weather stripping, replacing caulking, cleaning ceiling ducts, getting your home inspection done, and utilizing staging to make the property feel warm and inviting for potential buyers. A staged home also sells faster and for more and taking advantage of classic autumn decor and fall scents can really make your home feel inviting. Be sure to keep the house well-lit throughout as the fall months grow darker, as well as highlight your gas fireplace as this makes a really good impression on potential buyers looking for a cozy atmosphere that they can imagine themselves and their family in. Accent your entryway with fall-inspired decor like mums and consider baking a lovely pie before buyers come in.
More Fall Advantages
Fall aesthetic offers a phenomenal opportunity for beautiful curb appeal for your home. The charm and beauty of fall can make your property take on an inviting, cozy, and charming aura that potential buyers will want to nest in. This ambiance can work wonders when showcasing your property as buyers will naturally feel drawn to the comfort and promise of creating new memories in your property during the beautiful fall and winter seasons. Fall may also incentivize buyers to purchase more quickly to welcome tax advantages from purchasing at the end of the fiscal year.
If you’re thinking of selling your home then fall may just be the perfect time for you and your family to put your property on the market! With Ontario’s current 10-year fixed interest rate at 6.76%, you’ll be saving yourself money should interest rates continue to increase in the coming years.
Contact Zoie Conforti Today!
When it comes to buying a home in today’s market, it can be easy to get caught up in the chaos of the moment. Having a well-versed and knowledgeable real estate agent on your team is key to buying the home of your dreams!
If you’re looking for an experienced realtor in the GTA who knows the ins and outs of the real estate world, then call me today at 647.293.8773 so we can achieve your real estate goals together!
Real estate is in my blood! My entire life, I have been exposed to the intricacies and complexities of the real estate spectrum from resale and land development to pre-construction and closing. I not only can make your homeownership dreams come true, but I have the experience to get your home on the market and sold in no time! Contact Me today!