Deborah Ratchford has some advice on why Spring may be the perfect time to sell your house in Real Estate in Our Town

Great reasons to sell your house this spring!!!

When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name right now. Here are some great reasons why this is the perfect time to sell your house.

1. There is a high demand from homebuyers.

Buyer demand is strong right now, and buyers are active in the market. Buyers are continuing to flock to the new listings as soon as they hit the market and quickly learn that their offers need to be strong and clean to win the contract. Most often the winning contract is higher than the asking price. Many buyers lose out on the first attempts in the offer process which will continue to make it a great seller’s market. When your house is positioned to get a ton of attention from competitive buyers, you’re in the best spot possible as the seller.

2. There aren’t enough houses for sale.

Purchaser demand is so high; the market is running out of available houses for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) also reveals that, while home sales are rising, the inventory of existing homes for sale is continuing to drop. Houses are essentially selling as fast as they’re hitting the market – in fact, NAR reports that the average house is on the market for only 21 days, and much less than that in some hot areas. It’s this imbalance between high buyer demand and a low supply of houses for sale that gives sellers such an advantage. A seller will always negotiate the best deal when demand is high and supply is low and that is exactly what’s happening in the real estate market today.

3. You have a lot of leverage in today’s market.

Clearly, many more people are interested in buying than selling this spring, creating the ultimate sellers’ market. When this happens, homeowners in a position to sell have the upper hand in negotiations. According to NAR, agents are reporting an average of 3.7 offers per house and an increase in bidding wars. As a seller, this means the ball is in your court – so much so that you can use your leverage to negotiate the best possible contract. Demand is there, and now is the perfect time to sell for the most favorable terms.

4. Don’t forget that it’s a great way to use your home equity.

As of the end of 2021, the average homeowner has gained much equity over the past year, and that number continues to grow as home values appreciate. Equity is a type of automatic savings (it’s like free money) that grows during your time as a homeowner and can be put toward bigger goals like buying your next dream home. When homeowners gain enough equity in their homes, they are more likely to consider using that equity to purchase a larger or more attractive home. That’s the wealth effect of rising equity. In today’s housing market, fast rising demand against the limited supply of homes for sale has resulted in continued house price appreciation.

5. It is so important to find a home that meets your needs.

So much has changed over the past year, including what many of us need in a home. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many of us to re-evaluate homeownership and what we find most important in a home. Whether it’s a house that has the features suited to working remotely, space for virtual or hybrid schooling, a home gym or theater, or something else, selling this spring gives you a chance to make a move and find the home of your dreams.

Bottom Line:

Today’s housing market belongs to the sellers. If you’ve considered making a move but have been waiting for the right market conditions, your wait is over. Contact a real estate professional so you’ll be positioned to win when you sell your house this spring. The Ratchford Realty Group would love to find you your next dream home.

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