You might think right now is a terrible time to put your house on the market. I don't. Let me break it down for you.
Yes, we're heading into the holidays and the cold. Fewer people go house hunting this time of year. But the ones who do tend to be serious. Most people aren't out kicking tires in the snow for fun. If a buyer is looking right now, they usually have a reason, and those are exactly the buyers you want walking through your home.
The bigger question usually isn't your current house. It's your next one. If you wait for spring to sell, remember that you'll be buying in that same market. The home you want next could cost more by then, and if rates fall while you're still getting ready, you could face more competition as a buyer. If your home is already listed, you're in position to move when that moment comes instead of starting from zero.
Trying to time the market perfectly is nearly impossible. People who bought homes in 2019 had no idea what 2020 would bring. Some of them ended up very lucky, but none of them knew it ahead of time. Waiting for the "right" moment can cost you as much as it saves you.
My advice is simple: don't listen to all the noise. The right time to sell isn't when the market says so, and it isn't when I say so. It's when you're ready. Make the decision based on your family and your next move, not the calendar.
When you're ready to talk it through, call or text me at 515-313-7103.
Scheib Real Estate Team | REAL Broker LLC