Reasons Why January is a Great Time to Sell

You’ll usually hear that spring is the best time to sell, but there are some advantages to selling in January, and it’s important that sellers know that there’s a lot to be said for acting quickly once the new year arrives.New startFirst off, a ...

You’ll usually hear that spring is the best time to sell, but there are some advantages to selling in January, and it’s important that sellers know that there’s a lot to be said for acting quickly once the new year arrives.

New start

First off, a lot of people have that urge to start afresh in January. You may find that property buyers are busy prepping for Christmas in November and December, so put off looking for a new home until the new year.

Marketing a property in January will allow you to target this new set of buyers. Be quick off the mark and take advantage of interest from people who want to buy a home at the beginning of the year.

Supply/demand

While there will be fewer people looking to buy a home and move during the colder months, those who are looking will want to put their plan into action quickly and a little wintry weather won’t stop them.

Now to look at supply! You’ll probably see less people wanting to market their home in the first few months of the year, so the supply side of things is more than often not in keeping with demand, which is great if you’re selling, as there’s not as much choice for buyers who want a speedy purchase.

Fewer issues

You know when you sell in January, it will be too serious buyers looking for a fresh start to the year.

In the warmer months, people start to come out of hibernation, January, and February, can be really, really cold, and sensible people will be indoors staying warm. You’ll also find there are less people viewing property just to see what’s out there.

You’ll find that you have less people viewing your home, but that isn’t a bad thing as they will be people who are looking to move in the immediate future. Yours may also not be the right property for everyone, but people looking will be serious about wanting to purchase a new home, so you have a really good chance of finding the right buyer quickly.

Looking to sell? Don’t put it off – beat the spring rush and list your home NOW.

Get in touch with our team here to start the selling process.