Christmas is around the corner and many Oakville residents are already in holiday mode spreading good vibes, shopping for Christmas and enjoying the overall holiday spirit. Decorating is already in full swing and many homeowners are making sure their homes look intact for the big day coming our way.
However, if you are an Oakville homeowner with a different agenda this winter and are trying to sell your home before the busy spring season, your timing might be perfect to do so.
While the real estate market is often said to go dormant during the winter days, there are still some advantages only unique to this season. Here is how you can benefit from listing your home during the jolliest season of all and turn the winter sale of your Oakville home in your favor.
Less competition
As an Oakville home seller in the winter, you will be dealing with far less competition as most sellers will be waiting for spring to enter the market. Your listing will be likelier to get noticed by homebuyers due to a smaller selection of listings, so you have a real shot at making yours stand out.
Even though it's a slower season, make sure to work with an Oakville listing agent to get the most out of your sale.
You get to deal with serious Oakville homebuyers
If a homebuyer is willing to come to a home showing in the cold weather, plus it's the holiday season, you are probably dealing with a serious buyer. This means that you will get to avoid lots of no-shows sellers usually deal with in peak seasons and you will hear far fewer complaints from potential homebuyers as they don't have as many options as during the spring/summer season.
Winter homebuyers are perceived as more serious, especially if they are in a hurry to move, so make sure to welcome each potential homebuyer with a smile, because in winter, every homebuyer could actually be the one.
The warm holiday atmosphere can help you sell
You may gain some extra points for showing your home’s holiday spirit with deco and staging. The secret is not to go overboard with the decorations, but adding a touch of festivity, a few lights and ornaments is a great idea. Homebuyers are usually looking for a feeling of homeliness, warmth, coziness and comfort, and there is no better time than the most wonderful time of the year to demonstrate exactly that. Your Oakville neighborhood, probably beautifully decorated, will also help to get homebuyers on your side.
Winter magic in Oakville
Some of the great winter spots in Oakville may also help you woo homebuyers. After all, they will be probably looking for things to do around the area, which will give you the perfect opportunity to list some fun places like the Bronte Creek Province Park where they can skate, hike, and snowshoe in the winter, Lake Ontario (throughout all seasons) where they can take walks and enjoy the waterfront, and so much more. Oakville is generally fantastic in the winter with trails, gardens and parks covered in white and the town is generally rated very well when it comes to the quality of life, conveniences and the community feel many homebuyers are looking for.
For more information on selling your home in Oakville or nearby, contact us here.
When it comes to new subdivisions, we give up the mature neighbourhood feel we get in places where trees stretch out and form a green canopy over the street. We exchange this for the convenience of a newly built home in the suburbs with our choice of lot and floor plan, no repairs, and the thrill of being part of a growing community.
However, we frequently overlook the fact that even the most established neighbourhoods today were once brand new. Therefore, we must start like all the older generations and plant trees for our new homes!
So, What Can We Do?
The first step in creating or rebuilding a green canopy is to plant trees where possible on individual lots. It does take time, but not nearly as much time as you might think.
Aside from planting trees, landscaping your yard will help it look more established and comfortable. This will give your garden form and structure, as well as frame the front of your house, and they'll add beauty now and, in the years, to follow. There is an old saying, “the person who plants a tree knowing they will not see its maturity, understands the meaning of life."
Important Tip:
Plant in the fall. Most garden centres cut prices in the fall. You can either save money or get a much more mature tree for the same money. Really a win/win/win. For you, your neighbours, and the planet.
So, let's start planting trees in our newer neighbourhoods! This will not only help the environment, but it will also reward you when it is time to sell!
Contact The Martin Group today for more information, or to find you the right home with beautiful and plentiful trees.
