Spring A Great Time To Sell A Home
Spring brings new flowers, animals, and warm sun. Many say that spring is the time for changes. The housing market also sees a rise in home sales during this time. Here are five reasons why springtime is the best time to sell.
1. There’s high demand from homebuyers.
Showingtime, an app that tracks showings on homes, reported that buyer showings are up 51.5% from this time last year. The housing market is hot and buyer demand is strong.
“As anticipated, demand for real estate remains elevated and continues to be affected by low levels of inventory…On average, each home is getting 50 percent or more requests this year compared to January of last year. As we head into the busy season, it’s likely we’ll push into even more extreme territory until the supply starts catching up with demand,” says Daniil Cherkasskiy, Chief Analytics Officer at ShowingTime.
2. There aren’t enough houses for sale.
Inventory is on a record low, and buyers are high on demand. “Nationally, the inventory of homes for sale in February decreased by 48.6% over the past year, a higher rate of decline compared to the 42.6% drop in January. This amounted to 496,000 fewer homes for sale compared to February of last year,” reported Realtor.com.
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) “sales are skyrocketing” and the existing inventory is “continuing to drop dramatically”. The average house is only staying on the market for only 21 days.
3. You have a lot of leverage in today’s market.
Low inventory and tons of buyers make this a seller’s market. The seller currently has the upper hand in the market and can negotiate the best deals. NAR reports that bidding wars have increased on average by 3.7 offers per house.
4. It’s a great way to use your home equity.
CoreLogic reported that the average homeowner gained $17,000 in equity over the past year, and that number continues to grow as home values appreciate, in the third quarter of 2020. During this market, homeowners will find that they have a lot of equity in their homes. Equity is a type of forced savings that grow during your time as a homeowner and can be put toward bigger goals like buying your next dream home.
“As homeowners gain equity in their homes, they are more likely to consider using that equity to purchase a larger or more attractive home – 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,” says Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American.
5. It’s a chance to find a home that meets your needs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way homeowners see and live in their homes. The stay-at-home orders meant spending a lot of time at home. This extra time at home caused homeowners to re-evaluate the top desires they want in a home.
The home office, outdoor spaces and flex rooms became a must in the 2021 home search. With so many people working from home, or virtual schooling flex rooms and home offices are in high demand.
If you are in the market to sell your home, contact your local Realtor. A Realtor will not only help you navigate the market, getting you the best price and deal for your home, but will also take most of the pressure off of you from this fast pace market.
