Everyone knows that the spring is the best time to see your home. There are hordes of buyers looking to move before the school year begins. Well…maybe not. Selling your home during the winter could reap cash rewards and make you a real estate winner. Winter can be a great time to sell. Here are some of the top reasons to let go of your home when the temperatures drop.
Low inventory = less competition. There are fewer homes for sale in the winter. Everyone has heard of the law of supply and demand: low supply and high demand increases price and vice versa. The low inventory of homes for sale in the winter can make it an ideal time to sell and help you get top dollar for your home.
You get to show your homes winter appeal. Not only does selling during the winter allow home sellers to show that there home can handle the harsh elements, it also helps them show off some of its best features. Fireplaces and hot tubs become more appealing to home buyers during the winter.
Winter brings out the serious buyers. Since more homes tend to go on the market in the spring, this is also when window shoppers are likely to be out looking. Looky-loos may be more scarce during the winter, which means you may have less people at your Open House but more real buyers.
Year-end financial bonuses and payouts. Year-end performance reviews and bonuses may mean more money to spend on a home.
Corporate relocation. During the winter months, you may be more likely to encounter buyers who are relocating for a job. The two biggest months for relocation are January and February so buyers needing to move quickly are out in full force looking at homes. Relocators typically have a limited amount of time to move and don’t have the luxury of spending a lot of time looking at properties which means faster sales and less negotiations.
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Angela Barrett, "A Different Kind of Real Estate"
Angela Barrett is a local REALTOR® in Lexington, SC. Every day, she has the privilege of working with Buyers and Sellers around and on Lake Murray - Lexington, Gilbert, Chapin, and Irmo. It is her goal to help every buyer find the perfect home, and every seller sell at the best price possible. Exit Real Estate Consultants opened its doors in 2008 and has been the local expert since. Angela says, "she works with a wonderful group at EXIT and is proud to be a REALTOR® for a company that prides itself on being a "family helping families."
What makes Angela different from other Realtors is her desire to combine a love of real estate with the truth. She may not always tell you what you want to hear but will ALWAYS tell you what you need to hear. Before getting into the real estate industry, she owned her own court reporting business for 14 years. She decided to change careers because it was her desire to help others with their housing needs in a way that was honest and truthful, a way that put their needs ahead of the sale. Her business is built on Dedication, Communication, Determination & Trust while embodying the ability to cater and adapt to all of her client's Real Estate needs. She says the best part of her business is the people she meets and the ability to assist them throughout the process. Her goal is not only finding the hidden gem or selling at the right price but giving her clients peace of mind that they will work together through every detail.
Angela showcases her homes on her website and utilizes professional service providers to assist with her clients' buying and selling needs, including tips for staging and recommendations for painters, designers, handymen, and inspectors. She is communicative, thorough, and detail-oriented, and she'll be with you every step of the way!
Angela made Lexington home 28 years ago. She is knowledgeable about the area and feels blessed to call Lexington her home. Angela enjoys showing her clients around “Miss Murray”, the Jewel of South Carolina, and when she’s not helping someone with their real estate needs, she enjoys going to the gym, running, spending time on Lake Murray, and a little photography.
Looking to buy or sell a home in the Lake Murray area? Call Angela Barrett, who not only represents “A Different Kind of Real Estate" but also a different kind of REALTOR®.
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