The spring market is in the air, and all signs are pointing to a busy real estate season. Monthly inventory counts present a telling number when it comes to looking at the state of the market. According to statistics released by the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB), there are 2.38 months of inventory available. This means it would take 2.38 months to sell all of the current listings if nothing new came up for sale.

With this small amount of inventory, the Burlington and Hamilton market is gearing up to be a seller’s market in spring 2018. But just because homes are selling quickly doesn’t mean homeowners should throw caution to the wind when putting their home on the market. Below are a few ways sellers can ensure they are getting top dollar when putting their home on the market.

Talk to an experienced real estate agent.

The real estate market in Burlington and Hamilton has experienced ebbs and flows in the past year, and with that, pricing homes has become something of an art. An experienced real estate agent, like those working with the Woolcott Team, monitors sales and listings and is a valuable resource in getting the price right when listing a home for sale. When a home is priced just right, it typically sells faster – and for more money.

Beat the crowd

Spring as spring summer are often the busiest times of the year for home sales. This is great for buyers, as available inventory tends to grow a little, but can mean increased competition for sellers. To beat the crowd, Woolcott Real Estate recommends listing your home in the early spring when there are still plenty of buyers looking at old inventory. Buyers are more willing to move
more quickly when there are not many other options from which to choose.

Create curb appeal 

Last, but certainly not least, is ensuring curb appeal to entice buyers. To get a kick start on this, begin with a spring cleaning of the yard. Cut down old planters from the front porch, edge and mulch gardens, and bring in fresh florals to brighten up the exterior of the home. This will help to pique buyers’ interest, whether they are driving by or seeing your home online for the very first time. There are many other factors involved in generating the most money when selling your home in the spring.

To learn more, and get an experienced opinion on your home’s value, please get in touch with our team today.