September is almost over and the new Fall season is here. If you are trying to find a post-summer home buying deal or looking to sell before the hectic holidays, there are plenty of things you can do to get the ball rolling and make that buy or sell sooner rather than later.
Sellers should play up the season to their full advantage. Colder temperatures and nicely hued foliage make the fall a beautiful time of year. Add vibrant mums or other fall-bloomed flowers to the front of your house to add to its curb appeal. Further decorate with things like pumpkins, colored corn or an appropriate wreath on the door. These small additions will give your property a “homey” feel, suiting the newly changed weather and appealing to the buyer’s fall senses. Just remember that not everyone might appreciate tombstones, skeletons and other Halloween decorations all over the yard. You want to attract, not distract.
Buyers just starting their search have already lined themselves up to find a great deal. With the peak seasons of real estate transactions having passed, you may find yourself a bargain in October or November. Selection may lower, but competition from other buyers may lower even more. With a slower market, sellers may also be willing to negotiate further than they would have one or two months prior. You don’t want to completely turn sellers off with bids that are too far below their asking price. By hiring a knowledgeable real estate agent to help you make a strategic offer, you can be well on your way to making and closing on a great deal. You didn’t think I’d sneak in an article without a little plug for ‘your truly’.
With the new season here, it is still a great time to both buy and sell.