Every market brings uncertainties, risks, rewards, and opportunities.

People always ask me if they should sell in the winter, or wait until the spring. Some say they think they should wait for various numbers to go up, or come down.

Should I Wait Until Spring?

The truth is, seasonal opportunities exist year-round. Yes, more sales typically occur in the spring, but there are also many more people simply browsing around for fun, and there’s much stiffer competition for sellers. Whereas in the winter, things may be cooler, but the buyers out looking are very focused and serious. People, in fact, have always moved all year-round!

I Think I’ll Wait Until the Numbers Change

Yes prices are high right now and interest rates have ticked upward. But rates are still historically low, and both prices and rates are forecast to increase further. Is it better to sit and wait to see if prices continue to appreciate over the next five years or more along with potentially higher rates? Or is it better to buy now, get into the home with the place and space that suit your current lifestyle, and enjoy the equity gains that have been predicted? The market will always fluctuate upward and downward, but real estate has proven to be a wise investment in the longterm. What is your quality of life worth?

It’s Too Overwhelming to Start Now

I may have given you more questions than answers here, but hopefully I’ve given you something to think about! If part of your concern is feeling overwhelmed with how to begin and all the steps to take, rest assured, I’ll be there for you to help make it all happen. In the meantime, here is a Buyer’s Guide and Seller’s Guide to answer many of your questions upfront. But don’t worry, you don’t have memorize it all, I’ve got your back!

So if you have the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!  Joy and opportunity await!
🕺🏡 💃🏻🏡 🪩🏡 🩰

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Special thanks to Jadyn Dixon for letting me share part of his real estate video for his listing in New Zealand! Jadyn.dixon@raywhite.com.