Unique Opportunities Of Selling Your Home In The Winter

Mike MacGuire of The MacGuire Team here at The Platinum Group, REALTORS has recently written an article for the Gazette. Your Colorado Springs real estate team wanted to share his article with you about the unique selling opportunities that the winter season provides. 

About Mike MacGuire

The force behind Mike’s successful career as a real estate professional in Colorado Springs is his passion for excellence. As a broker & co-owner of his company, he is completely committed to helping his clients realize their home selling and buying dreams, and provide the utmost in experience with 25 years in the industry. As a Colorado native, Mike’s knowledge of the area and the local market is unsurpassed; this is clearly a decisive advantage for anyone thinking of relocating to the area.

Mike listens carefully to your needs because raising the bar and surpassing your expectations is his goal. He continuously goes the extra mile to protect your best interests and has a large network of local resources at the ready to help achieve optimum results. Mike understands the emotional aspects of moving and brings the business and personal sides of real estate together to ease what is often a stressful and complex process. He takes pride in his dedication to educate and empower his clients because in his mind the best decisions are informed ones. While Mike is committed to innovative systems, strategies and ideas that will get your home sold quickly and for top dollar, he is equally as concerned about matching you with the right home to suit your needs.

Unique Opportunities Of Selling Your Home In The Winter

Timing is everything. Selling your home is no exception. Every year, as we approach winter, I am asked the question: “Should we wait until spring to list the house?” Often sellers find the winter season to be an advantageous time to sell. Contrary to opinion, the housing market doesn’t hibernate in the winter. Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t wait to put up the “For Sale” sign:

1. LESS INVENTORY EQUALS

MORE ATTENTION

There are fewer homes listed for sale in the winter. Because of this, you have less competition. Colorado Springs continues to have historically low inventory. Because of the low inventory, there are well-qualified buyers waiting for that right home to hit the market.

2. MOTIVATED BUYERS

Not only are there qualified buyers looking in the winter, they are typically extremely motivated. The ‘Lookie Lou’ and ‘Nosey Neighbor’ tend to spend spring and summer time home viewing. People willing to brave the cold weather and snow are serious about finding a home. You will likely have fewer showings, but those that come through are generally more motivated. This is the ideal situation.

3. FIRST QUARTER

JOB RELOCATIONS.

Companies often place and/or relocate their employees during the first quarter of the New Year. This translates to qualified and motivated buyers looking for a great home and looking to move quickly.

4. A JUMP ON YOUR COMPETITION

The supply of listings increases substantially in late winter and spring. New construction will continue to surge with projections of record New Housing Starts in 2017. These factors influence the favorable law of supply and demand.

5. CONTINUED LOW

INTEREST RATES

Mortgage Interest Rates continue to be near historic lows. With upcoming Federal Reserve meetings, the speculation is that interest rates will begin to be increased. Buyers in December and early January will be able to lock their rate and take advantage of lower rates.

Beat the “March Madness” of home selling and list in the winter to sell your home before the birds start chirping this spring. Call Mike MacGuire for a free consultation; answers and opinions are free: 719-660-6793.

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