REASONS TO BUY IN THE WINTER
As we know, moving and real estate often go hand in hand, and though we’d like to dictate when we move and when we buy a house, very often other circumstances can emerge and force us to sell, buy and move anytime of year. But having to buy a house in the winter is not the worst thing that can happen. In fact, here are some advantages that show how you could benefit from house hunting in the winter.
You might say why winter ?
Who in their right mind will try to buy or sell a house with all the snow outside. Everybody have different motives,goals,deadlines and expectations.Which means that they would be less competition on the market, this option will prevent you from getting into unwanted bidding situation.
Fewer Buyer + Low Demand = IN YOUR FAVOR
Motivated Sellers
There’s nothing like a motivated seller to make your day go better. A good strategy would be to target homes that have been on the market for quite some time in hopes to find sellers that are willing to accept lower offers. Why would a home be listed in during the winter time ?
BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO…
Motivated Realtors
Another perk to buying in the winter is that the agents that are working in the winter months are often full-time agents who are dedicated to working hard year round,that being said your realtor will work 10X harder in order to get this deal done. Spring can be an hectic period for agent and that’s why you need to take advantage of their seasonal slump to make your house hunt a priority.
You get to see how a home works in harsh weather.
Depending on the market you are buying in, winter may be the toughest season for a home. The cold, moisture and wind will test the ability of the home to insulate and protect its residents, something that you want to know about if you are going to buy.
Now you have these tips, they can greatly help you on where to start. Remember buying a home shoulds be a great experience so a trained realtor will help you enjoy this time much more if you find the right one!
Good luck!