5 reasons to sell your home in winter

High demand, low supply

The housing market is much quieter in the winter, which is because most homeowners generally focus on the warmer months for home sales. This means that there is less competition in the winter because fewer homes are offered on the market, while the demand remains there. As a result, your home is more likely to stand out in the housing market.

Serious interest from buyers

Not only the behavior of owners, but also the behavior of buyers is different during the winter months. Experience shows that during wet and cold weather, significantly more potential buyers with serious interest go out to view a house. This is also an advantage for real estate dealers. When potential buyers take the time to view a home during the usually stressful winter months, owners can be sure that buyers are actually interested. In addition, many buyers are in high spirits in their search early in the year and are motivated to act quickly when purchasing a home.

Assistance from an estate agent

A quiet market situation also has an advantage in the search for the right real estate agent. Realtors are generally less busy in the winter months compared to the marketing-intensive spring and summer months. This not only makes it easier to make appointments, but owners also have the peace of mind that the real estate agent can focus entirely on selling your home. Personal consultation, a realistic valuation for your home and a tailored marketing campaign are some of many reasons why it is advisable to enlist the help of a real estate agent.

The feeling of warmth and comfort

Especially with the low temperatures in winter, homes should exude a sense of warmth, coziness and comfort. Through the right presentation and by placing your home in the right light, you yourself create a powerful selling point. In addition, your real estate agent can give you advice on how to present your home in the most attractive way possible, especially during the winter months! People should get an idea of what it is like to live in your home during the winter months.

Less preparation needed

Expertly preparing your home increases the chances of a successful sale, but it also requires more work. Regardless, in the winter it takes less effort to prepare your home competently. This is partly because less attention needs to be paid to a garden, for example. The most important thing, regardless of the season, is to show your interior from its best side.

The experienced real estate agents at Engel & Völkers are happy to help you with the process of selling your home at any time of the year. Take advantage of our decades of experience and Engel & Völkers' global network. We look forward to hearing from you!