Friday, 19 August 2011

The Best Time Of The Year To Sell A House

By Adriana Noton


It is challenging to sell a house in the United States during this economic downturn. There are thousands of properties on the market and most areas are experiencing a lowering of property values. The seller is often at a loss as to what the true value of their property is. The buyer too will reach a point where they will wonder the same. One fact is certain, there is definitely a best time of the year to sell a house and the owner and buyer need to know this.

If the house is located in an area where winters come early and are cold and wet, they should not expect the potential buyer to willingly drive through these conditions. Buyers are more inclined to enjoy the property they are considering buying when the sun is shining and the best assets of the property can be appreciated. Agents claim that they have made sales during the cold winter months but this is not frequently the case.

Procuring a professional, hard working real estate agent will prove to be an excellent decision. This is where time must be taken to learn more about the agents in your area and to discover their track record. Many agents are quite complacent since they have become accustomed to getting easy real estate sales. The times have changed so that more of them are prepared to work harder and smarter. This means that they must learn about the new changes that have transpired in the housing industry and to pass this information on to their clients.

There is a housing glut right now. Foreclosures have been on the rise for several years and real estate values have plummeted. It is a buyer's market but this can prove to be a hazardous path to follow too. Many foreclosed homes have not been properly documented so that the buyer could waste as much as a year in pursuit of a home only to find it cannot be sold to them. It is the responsibility of the agent to make sure there is clear title.

Often a commercial real estate Toronto company will have legal counsel on site. If legal questions cannot be answered the buyer should look to another real estate company. There are many reviews online that will also indicate if past customers were happy or not with their services.

when considering buying outside of the state there will be different rules and regulations that the agent must point out. Much information is online so that the buyer can prepare more specific questions if need be to present to the agent.

The agent should know from their own experience when they have had the best sales run during the year. They know that the marketing for the properties is ongoing and that photos of the properties look their best when the foliage is out in full bloom and the skies are blue and sunny.

The best time of the year to sell a house is typically from April to September. This varies from region to region but this is the general framework. The agent should be busy year round looking for buyers. If the agent is not indicating an upbeat enthusiasm to sell then it is time to look for another agent. A positive attitude will go far in business.




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