Moving house is an exciting period in anyone’s life but it can also be a stressful one. There’s no definitive guidebook on know when the right time to move is. However with these tips, you may have a better understanding of when it’s your turn.
Seasons Play A Role
It’s no surprise that the time of year can have an affect on the property market for those wanting to sell their home. The best season to sell is in the spring as the days are longer and the weather is considerably milder. Autumn is another good month again because of the weather but also because it hasn’t yet reached that busy festive period that is Christmas.
Avoid summer and winter as both of these seasons have their cons. Summer is a time where everyone will be very busy having multiple BBQs and sunning themselves in the garden. Winter is generally cold, meaning no one wants to go outside and view properties.
Your Needs Have Changed
It is possible that you out live your home perhaps the reason being is that you’ve started a family and need more bedrooms. Or it could be that the children have now grown into adults, flown the nest and you’ve now got a big house with too much space. Your needs will change over time and that plays a part in your decision to sell up and find somewhere new.
Get Advice From Estate Agents
Estate agents can be really helpful in figuring out when the best time might be. Local estate agents will know the market well and with their valuations, they can tell you whether it’s worth putting it on the market yet or not. They will also likely have prior experience selling properties similar to yours so maybe able to give you some personal advice on how well they sold.
Shop around with estate agents too, don’t just stick to the one but at the same time, picking too many might increase the number of daily calls you get. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and query anything you don’t understand as estate agents do like to use a lot of jargon.
Look At Your Local Area
Your local area is a great source of evidence that will tell you whether or not properties are selling well. If ever it were time to be a nosy neighbour it’s now. Whether you drive or walk by, or do it all from the comfort of your own home on a site like RightMove, find a property similar to your own. Look for the same amount of rooms and one that’s in a similar condition to your own. Keep track of ones that go up and how long they stay up before they’re sold. This should give you a good indication of whether to sell right now or not.
Selling your property might take some patience on your half. You may be keen to sell but timing is important in order to get the most return on your home.
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