IS JANUARY BEST MONTH FOR QUICK SALE?

Is January Best Month For Quick Sale?

It goes without saying many people like to make changes in January. The first month of the year sees people turn over a new leaf. While a lot of people focus on a healthy kick or improving their career, some people want to be active in the property market. If you would like to sell your home in January, research from the Homeowners Alliance will be of interest.

The organisation says if you are looking to sell your home quickly, January is the month to be active. Homes listed for sale in January sell faster than in any other month of the year. The company has reviewed the time it takes to sell a residential property, and it appears as those properties on the market in January are the easiest to move. Over the past five years, the average time to sell property listed in January is 58 days.

January is a fast month, even in slow times

Figures state since 2015, the average time properties in the UK have remained on the market in January varies between 51 and 62 days. In 2019, the speed of sale was slower than it has been before, but January was the fastest month of the year.

Paula Higgins is the Chief Executive of HomeOwners Alliance, and she said; “With the General Election and Christmas now behind us and children back at school, people are starting to put into action their plans for the year. Traditionally people wait for Spring to sell their homes, but our data shows if you’re looking to get moving, then there’s no better time to put your house on the market than this month.”

Be proactive in selling your home

If you plan on selling your home, there are some basic steps you should take to speed up the process, including:

  • Making sure the outside of your home appeals to willing buyers
  • Enlist the services of a skilled and knowledgeable local estate agent
  • Ensure the property has an accurate value
  • Call on the best professionals as quickly as possible

Speed isn’t always of the essence when it comes to selling your home. There are times when it best to focus on getting the best possible deal, and ensuring no problems arise. However, if you can speed up the sales process without compromising on the standard of the sale, you can be happy about selling your home quickly. It seems as though listing in January is a smart idea if you wish to get the year off to a flying start.

With convenient transport links to the centre of Manchester, and significant developments taking place, Stockport is the ideal place to buy, live or invest. As Stockport property specialists, we want to ensure you stay in touch with the latest property news. If you are looking for assistance in this area, give Spencer Harvey a call on 0161 480 8888 or send us an email at info@spencerharvey.co.uk. For a free valuation please visit: https://www.spencerharvey.co.uk/valuation-enquiry.html

 



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