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Should I sell during the summer holidays?
July 8th, 2010
Some sellers feel that if they have “missed” the spring market, then they should wait until September before selling their Durham property; but there are solid reasons for marketing your home during the summer.
Firstly, your Durham house is likely to look its very best. The bright days and long evenings mean that your accommodation will look light and airy, and any views from the house will be accentuated. Your garden will be in full bloom and adds real value to the purchaser’s perception of your home – they won’t just be looking at rooms! If it is a family house, then children’s slide/swings etc. can only make the house feel more like a home – a real hot button for the family buyer.
Serious buyers do not let holidays, sports, etc. get in their way and are sometimes frustrated by the reduction in choice, as other sellers withdraw their homes. Those with children may be under some pressure to secure a property before the new school year and, as a result, could be prepared to pay a high price in return for a swift purchase.
September is also a popular time for those moving jobs, especially in a university city like Durham. They will certainly be hoping to move in towards the end of the summer so they can get the move out of the way before putting all their energies into their new position.
So, if you are considering the possibility of selling a house or apartment in Durham, or know someone else who is, why not help us supply the demand that we are experiencing this summer by contacting us today on 0191 300 2103. It could pay you handsomely.
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