In the past few weeks we have had the same discussion with several New Orleans area homeowners. All of the conversations revolved around concerns with putting their home on the market during what is perceived as a slow season for real estate.
Selling a home in New Orleans during the holiday season has many distinct benefits.
From experience over the years, we have seen this time of year as a huge opportunity for selling a home in New Orleans. Lenders in the New Orleans area are indicating that this week has been the busiest in several months. Additionally, Forbes.com is seeing the same trends at a national level. The article below highlights just a few of the advantages of selling a home in November or December.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/trulia/2014/11/14/why-november-is-the-best-month-to-sell-your-home/
In recent years, the months of November and December have brought a shortage of new homes for sale. As a result motivated buyers become frustrated at the lack of new listings during the holidays. When new properties hit the market, these motivated home buyers are more likely to make highers offers, not wanting to loose out to another buyer’s offer on the same property.
If you are in the market to sell a home in New Orleans, wouldn’t it be nice to start 2015 with a buyer already under contract? If you are ready to let us sell your home, we can help you find a buyer before the end of the year!
