Friday 26 April 2013

Good Time to Sell Your House

Selling a house is a big decision, and there will be many factors in your decision to put your house on the market. Some people are just ready for a bigger home to accommodate a growing family, while others must well as quickly as possible in order to purchase a new home due to a transfer or change of career. In the first case, you could afford to wait the market out a little longer, while in the second you may find you do not have the luxury of time that might allow you to hold out for the maximum price. In either case, there are factors that will determine the ideal time for selling your house. Here are some of the best times to sell a house in order to make a good profit and to sell quickly. Some of them are beyond the control of the buyer, but just a few in combination should help to add that extra push to your sale.
Time

As touched on above, time is the most valuable ally you have in an attempt to sell your home. We also mentioned that in some cases, you may not have the time you need to ensure a great sale price. Most of the factors that we will list below are matters of time, and even in pressing situations you should be able to squeeze out a little bit more time to get your house up on the market at a good price. Remember that every day is critical, so planning ahead could mean a great sales price. Some suggestions for stalling the sale of your house until the ideal point in time:
Most moves don’t come as real surprises to the people involved. Many of us will have at least a little bit of warning if a major life decision is going to take place. Start thinking about the sale of your home, including looking into possible agents, as soon as you hear any rumors of promotion or transfer. You don’t have to sign any papers, but doing the groundwork ahead of time (including deciding on an asking price) will save a lot of time should the event transpire.

In the event of a transfer, ask your employer if you can move later in the year. Don’t ask to wait until your house is sold; that aspect is really up to you. The key is to not have to sell your house until the timing is right; in other words, at a time of year when the market is hotter. If you are really on your game, you may even be able to buy a home in your new location during a slow time of year and sell your own house in a good market. www.rhnws.com.au

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