Calgary Real Estate BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts in the category - Selling Your Homehttps://www.leungrealestate.ca/blog/Copyright LeungRealEstate.ca2023-04-11T19:02:15-07:00tag:leungrealestate.ca,2012-09-20:17752Best Time to Sell Your Home When is the Best Time to Sell Your Home?
Deciding to sell your home is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. Whether you're looking to upgrade, downsize, relocate, or cash in on your investment, there are several factors to consider before putting your home on the market. Here are the four main factors you should keep in mind:
Market Conditions: Before selling your home, it's important to take a close look at the current state of the housing market. If the market is strong, with low inventory and high demand, you may be able to get a higher price for your home. Conversely, if the market is slow, with more homes for sale than buyers, it may be more challenging to sell your home and you may need to lower your asking price.
Personal Circumstances: Your personal situation is also an important factor to consider when deciding when to sell your home. Perhaps you need to relocate for a job or want to downsize after the kids have moved out. Whatever your reasons, it's important to consider your own timeline and needs when deciding when to sell.
Home Maintenance: Another important factor to consider is the condition of your home. If your home requires significant repairs or maintenance, it may be more beneficial to sell the home as-is rather than investing money into repairs.
Equity: Finally, it's important to consider the amount of equity you have in your home. If you have built up a significant amount of equity, selling your home may be a good way to cash in on your investment. You can use this equity to purchase a new home, invest in other assets, or simply save for the future.
By considering these four key factors, you can determine when the best time is to sell your home. Whether you're looking to take advantage of a hot market or simply need to relocate for personal reasons, selling your home can be a great way to move on to the next chapter of your life.2023-04-11T18:54:13-07:002023-04-11T19:02:15-07:00Kevin Leungtag:leungrealestate.ca,2012-09-20:7489Good Staging Can Help!! Good staging can help sell your Calgary home faster for a higher price! Check out these eight tips on how to stage your backyard for the best return when selling.<br /><br />1. Stage it so they linger<br />Set up your backyard and deck as you would to entertain visitors: Clean, cozy and inviting! Don’t clutter it, but keep some comfortable, stylish patio furniture in place so prospects can relax for a moment here. <br />
2. Paint!<br />Fresh paint on your deck and fence are going to pay dividends! Even if the new owners prefer other colours, it doesn’t matter. Brand new paint is the cleanest, most up-to-date statement you can make in your backyard. <br />
3. Zone it<br />Remove everything from your yard. Yes, everything. Next, put your best outdoor furniture and accessories back out there, but create several zones for suggestive lifestyle vignettes.<br />
4. Grow something<br />Buy some plants and flowers to suit your space and get them out on display. Flowers add colour and plants. <br />
5. Cover the patio<br />In attached homes, you’re often staging a small patio space not a full-size yard. Optimize it for romantic sunset dinners or casual entertaining. A roof-style cover can add intimacy and define a comfortable space.<br />
6. De-clutter the balcony<br />The best balconies are about the view. Don’t get in the way with too much staging. Help buyers imagine themselves relaxing on a lounge chair with a book or sharing a bottle of wine across a small table for two. <br />
7. Install new lighting<br />During late evening showings, your backyard can look spectacular with the right lighting. During the day, it won’t shine so bright, but brand new, contemporary lighting fixtures are still going to impress buyers and show off the yard.<br />
8. Stage for active lifestyles<br />If you’re moving somewhere you can use it, buy a high-end BBQ and stage a gleaming outdoor kitchen concept with the grill, a food prep island and a bar. Or, if your ideal buyers are certain to be young families with kids, leave swings in place or set up a brand new volleyball net.2020-06-26T08:07:00-07:002020-06-26T08:12:55-07:00Kevin Leungtag:leungrealestate.ca,2012-09-20:3854Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter <img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/880/image/selling-in-the-winter-attracts-serious-buyers.jpg" alt="Selling In Winter Attracts Serious Buyers" title="Selling In Winter Attracts Serious Buyers" height="410" width="750" />
The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts and is also more convenient weather for moving. Because of this trend, most people will recommend waiting to list your home until after the winter is over. Avoiding the winter is a huge misconception in the housing industry and can cause homeowners to miss out on opportunities.
Selling in the winter can give you a few advantages. There will be fewer houses on the market since most people assume winter is a bad time to sell. This gives your home more attention. Potential buyers are always looking no matter the time of year. Keeping your house on the market in the winter might bring the right buyer to your door. Real estate agents also tend to be less busy during these months and commit more time to getting your home sold.
Studies have shown winter buyers are buying because they need to move right away either for a relocation or personal situation. They will want to close quickly and allow for a much smoother sale.
Bottom Line
If you need to sell your home right away, or have some time but want to see what is out there, consider listing in the winter. Most homeowners who are going to sell will list their home in the spring, making for a competitive market. The winter allows buyers who are in a hurry to move consider your home and sell for more money than you would have in the spring.2018-03-02T17:40:00-07:002018-03-02T15:41:06-07:00Kevin Leung