Do Fall Leaves Bring More Sold Signs?

Summer has officially come to an end, even though we might not know it with the lovely warm and humid Houston weather. Many think that Summer is the only successful time to put your home on the market, but this is simply not true. If you think you've missed out on the opportunity to sell your home and you now have to wait until May/June, you are mistaken. Yes, summer is a hectic and crazy time that can bring a swarm of buyers on to the market, but quantity does not always equal quality. The fall season brings out the serious buyer, the buyers who waited out the summer frenzy, to find the perfect home in their perfect neighborhood. You don't want to miss out on these buyers. They are ready to move, they are pre-qualified, and they are actively looking. When you have the right realtor that markets your home correctly, you will still get top dollar for your home in the fall. Here are the 3 top benefits to listing your home during the fall in the Houston market:

1. SERIOUS BUYERS: Let's be honest, if buyers are out during the busy season, looking for homes, they are serious and ready to buy. Although the summer brings in a large crowd, that crowd contains a lot of people that are excited by the season, and fall into the trend of house hunting. These people end up not really being serious about the process, and tend to hold off for another time. If people are investing time to look during the fall season, they are more likely to be interested in actually buying your home, instead of just touring it. 

2. LESS COMPETITION: Selling in the fall isn't something many families can accomplish due to personal schedules. That's why a significant amount of homes get listed during the summer season. Which means that summer time brings in a lot of competition.  Selling in the fall means the potential house next door that has slightly more perks that may have been listed during the summer, doesn't make your home sit stagnant, since everyone wanted your neighbor's house. It also doesn't devalue your home because of the house that could go up next door that could be under-priced in your neighborhood, and draw all of the attention.  With a slower season, you get dedicated attention to your property, which increases the chance of a sale. 

3. EASIER TO FIND YOUR DREAM HOME: Not only do you get to benifit from a slower season during the selling process, but you can also benefit on the buying side. With less competion on your dream house, you can get a better deal. The summer brings a lot of missed opportunities for buyers on their dream homes, because they go off the market instantly. This will give yo the opportunity to get your home on the market and take your time to find the right one to resize in to. A much calmer pace to the transaction will make it less stressful, and everyone all around happier. Don't feel rushed into buying a home overnight during the summer, it could turn into a headache. If you want a far more enjoyable transaction, that has a calmer pace, then selling during the fall is perfect for you.