Best Time Of Year For Buyers

When it comes to real estate, you need to think outside the box. In terms of real estate, the worst weather months can be the best buying months. The busyness during the months of November to February can benefit determined buyers. How so?

Avoid the Crowd

You are not alone in thinking that this is the worst time of year to buy. However, you can avoid the crowd and enjoy less competition during the winter months. True, many are shopping at this time, but what does that mean to serious home buyers – less competition, lenders have fewer mortgages to process, and sometimes better deals from motivated sellers.

See It At Its Worst

When you view a property during the rainy season, and especially during a hard rain, you will see if gutters are overflowing, if exterior walls are soaked, or if there is water in the basement. You can see how rain water flows round the house. Does it move to the street or collect around the house?

Windy Days

Your windy days will reveal drafts, problems with the insulation, or windows and doors that need to be properly sealed. You don’t want to find out about these problems after you move in.

But, It’s Cold

And isn’t this the best time to see how well the furnace works? Does the whole house heat up, or are certain rooms cold when you enter? This is something you don’t want to leave up to chance.

It turns out that the worst weather months are the best time to purchase a home. It’s one of the best kept home buying secrets. During winter months, you will see a property at its worst, there is less competition from other buyers, and you may find more willing sellers.

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