Reasons to List a Home Before Summer

by Ann Hayward 04/22/2018

Summertime brings plenty of sunshine and lots of heat. Meanwhile, for those who plan to sell a house in the near future, it may be beneficial to list your home before summer arrives.

Ultimately, there are many reasons to consider listing your home before summer, and these include:

1. Homebuyers typically are active in the weeks leading up to summer.

Winter usually represents a slow period for homebuyers. But when spring arrives, homebuyers frequently jump at the opportunity to pursue their dream residences. As such, spring may prove to be the perfect time to add your house to the real estate market.

Often, it helps to perform home repairs in winter. This will ensure your residence is ready to add to the housing market in spring, which could increase the likelihood of a fast, profitable home sale.

You may want to conduct a home inspection in winter as well. If you hire a home inspector to evaluate your house, you can receive extensive insights into your home's condition. Then, you can prioritize home repairs and upgrade your residence before you list it.

2. You can avoid moving in hot weather.

Let's face it – summer brings extreme heat that can make it tough for those who are moving from one address to another. Lucky for you, selling your house prior to summer ensures you can avoid moving large, heavy personal belongings in hot weather.

Of course, if you need help with moving, it may be beneficial to hire a moving company. This business will go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure you can enjoy a seamless move, regardless of whether you sell your home in winter, spring or any other season.

3. There is no shortage of real estate agents at your disposal.

Selling a house can be difficult, particularly if you try to list your residence and promote it to potential buyers by yourself. Thankfully, real estate agents are available in cities and towns nationwide, and these housing market experts are happy to assist you at any time.

For those who want to find a top real estate agent, selling a house before summer may be ideal. Real estate agents will do everything possible to showcase your residence to as many prospective buyers as possible in the weeks and days leading up to summer. As a result, you could reap the benefits of a successful home selling experience.

Let's not forget about the guidance that a real estate agent offers a home seller, either. A real estate agent will provide recommendations and suggestions as the home selling journey progresses. Thus, if you're unsure about how to price your house, a real estate agent will help you determine a competitive initial asking price. On the other hand, if you're uncertain about how to respond to an offer to purchase your home, a real estate agent will help you weigh a homebuying proposal's pros and cons.

Take the first step to list your residence before summer – contact a local real estate agent today, and you can receive comprehensive assistance throughout the home selling journey.

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Ann Hayward

Born in Philadelphia and raised in the suburbs, Ann Hayward got her Pennsylvania real estate license at age 18 even before going to college. This second-generation real estate professional followed in the footsteps of her father and two uncles, inheriting their passion for the business. Licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Ann is accomplished in her career, with numerous designations including SFR, SRES, PSA, WHC, and multiunit Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) from the National Development Council. She specializes in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, all jurisdictions where Ann has lived and knows very well. In addition to her professional expertise, she owns and manages personal investment property, understands and has been involved in the renovation/remodeling process, and has great resources which she shares with clients. When you hire Ann to represent you, she will make your buying or selling experience an enjoyable, rewarding one. Her compassion, sensitivity to her clients’ needs, eye for detail, and ability to see the big picture when guiding you through a purchase or sale are unique assets that will ensure your success. A diverse and relevant background also gives Ann a distinct edge. For 30 years, she worked in fast-paced, high-pressure television and theatrical production, attaining the highest achievement – DGA membership as a Director, and as an award-winning staff and freelance writer. Her keen audio visual skills and design sense benefit sellers in marketing their properties, and are invaluable in helping buyers see the potential of space. A true renaissance woman, Ann was also an income tax professional and office manager for H&R Block, so she thoroughly understands the tax and financial implications of acquiring and selling real estate. Her superior organizational skills are further evidenced as owner of a downsizing/professional organizing business, Managed For You, which allows her to connect with everyone from millennials to boomers and seniors, whether for small space planning or assisting with major decluttering and transitioning. Ann holds an AB in American History from Simmons College, Boston, plus attended Robert Wagner Graduate School of Public Administration where she was a candidate for Doctorate. She additionally studied Film Direction at the American Film Institute in LA, and was a Stanford University post-graduate Professional Journalism Fellow. Personally, Ann is an avid if not very good golfer, and the co-founder of a nonprofit 501c3 organization offering educational guidance, tutoring and counseling for youngsters from elementary school through college admission. She sits on the board of trustees of a nonprofit educational film production corporation as well. (202) 494-6252 [email protected]