Ever wonder why it is, that about this time every year you
start seeing tons of houses go up for sale?
It’s because there’s a season for selling (and it’s starting now)! The summer is prime real estate time! The main reason buyers move over the summer,
is because moving can sometimes mean switching schools and parents don’t want
to do that to their kids mid-year. So
they wait until the summer to make the move and the kids can start the new
school year no problem....Plus, everyone just has a little more time over the summer which makes summer a good time to move! But before
they can buy that next house, they often have to sell the current one and
wa-la…houses popping up for sale everywhere right about now.
For those who don’t need to sell their home prior to moving,
it’s still a good idea to start looking in the next month or so if you’re planning
to move over the summer – finding the right home can take time. Sometimes we find the perfect house right out
of the gate but often, people will take their time and look at a few places
before making such a big investment.
Once we find the perfect home and we get it under contract,
it still takes about 45-60 days until the house is yours...and that’s for your
basic sale. If you want a home that’s a
short-sale or foreclosure it can take much longer!
So, if you were thinking about moving this summer but
haven’t yet contacted a Realtor, go ahead and give me a call! It may seem like summer is still far far
away, but it’s going to be here before you know it and it’s a good idea to get
a jump start when it comes to real estate!
As always, if you or someone you know is looking to buy or
sell a home in Tallahassee or anywhere else– Call me at (850) 294-7058 or shoot
me an e-mail at CorinneJohnston@KW.com I’d love
to help you!
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