Preparing to sell your house can be a daunting prospect, whatever time of year you decide to put it on the market. However, there are tips you can follow that make now the perfect time to prep your house for sale. We have all the bases covered and Lousie from the quick property sale website letsmovefast.co.uk says, “Now is the ideal time to prepare your house for sale because come the New Year, people are looking for a fresh start, and that means buying a new house”.
Darker Nights
Throughout the months of November and December, the number of daylight hours in the UK are reduced to between roughly 7 and 8 hours. That means there is less time to spend outdoors. In the summer, it is always tempting to go out and do something after work because it is light later into the night. That makes it difficult to stay inside the house and prepare it for sale. However, when it is dark outside, the temptation to leave the house is significantly reduced, meaning you are more likely to spend time preparing it for sale and do a good job.
Buyers Less Distracted
Having fewer distractions during winter is also a plus point when it comes to finding a buyer. People are less distracted by other activities during the winter months and may have more time to look for a new property.
Also, there is often less supply over winter because some sellers have decided to take their house off the market. That is a mistake as buyers are often more focused over the winter months and serious about purchasing a property. If we look at the figures for people searching online for houses on Boxing Day 2023, the figure was 17% higher than Boxing Day the previous year. So, do not hesitate to prep your house for sale now because there will be people searching for a new home, especially across the festive period. People are often at home a lot over Christmas and that is when the idea of moving can come into their head. In addition, only serious buyers will be looking to make an offer on a house over winter and that means less chance of a sale falling through.
Less Competition
As potential sellers are wary of putting their house on their market over winter, it makes now the perfect time to prepare your house for sale.
People are stubborn and despite what the facts may say, they will not get their house ready for sale now and put it on the market before Christmas or in January. That’s good news for you because if you prep your house for sale now and get it on the market, there will be less competition.
There is much more competition for buyers attention in the Spring and Summer months, so why wait until then? It is better to have 5 real buyers come to your house for a viewing than 20 casual buyers, who are satisfying their curiosity more than anything else.
Showcase Winter Capabilities
The winter in the UK can be harsh and buyers want to know that the house they are buying can cope with the demands of the winter months.
That means preparing your house for sale now and getting it on the market will allow you to show your home can cope with winter. You can show your house is ready for significant amounts of rain and there are no leaks in the property.
When a potential buyer steps into your house from the cold, they will feel the warmth of the house and that immediately brings them comfort. They are feeling nice and warm in the house and that will make them more tempted to buy the property. You can also demonstrate your home’s energy efficiency by preparing it for sale now and
