Washington, DC (WUSA9) — Winter is coming. Don't let the misconception that spring is the hot season for the real estate market dissuade you. Buyers are extremely motivated and there's no reason to wait. Here are tips from the Real Deal in Real Estate Pros to sell your home by the start of the new year.
- Get a professional photographer. There might be less foot traffic in the winter, but online traffic for real estate doesn't slow down. Make sure your realtor has resources to get professional photos taken of your home, and their site features virtual tours. This increases interests of potential buyers, and gets more people through your front door.
- Don't be discouraged by fewer buyers. There may be fewer people looking to buy in the winter, but that doesn't mean the real estate business stops. The buyers out there are extremely motivated and don't want to waste their time during the holidays. This can yield great, competitive offers.
- Take advantage of lower interest rates. Although some sellers have to reduce the price of their home this time of year due to lower competition, there are terns that can offset this. Interest rates are expected to go up at the start of 2019, so getting into a new home before then can set you ahead financially.
This article is sponsored by The Real Deal in Real Estate.
