With the time change and the colder weather, what are some tips for home sellers?
- Leave the house lit up and showing ready when you leave for work.
- Leave all exterior and several interior lights on all the time.
- Turn the heat higher than you may normally keep it.
Are there items buyers should be more aware of this time of year?
- Bring a flashlight so you can really look around.
- Dress appropriately. You still need to spend time outside looking at the exterior and setting of the home.
- Plan to look at homes during a lunch break or over the weekend when there is better light.
Do homes really sell now as we head into colder months and holidays?
- Yes, people move any time of the year no matter what the weather.
- Sellers: They should stay on the market. As many sellers pull their homes from the market you will have less competition for buyers.
- Buyers: Don 't be afraid to make that low offer! If a seller is on the market this time of year they are usually more serious.
Tom Landry is the owner of both Benchmark Residential Investment Real Estate and CornerStone Building and Restoration. This article originally appeared in the West End News and can be viewed here.
