This morning was a stark contrast with yesterday, when it was 64 degrees at 6 AM. Today, it was 37 degrees, and I went running with gloves and a jacket, for the first time this fall. Starting yesterday afternoon, we saw fall blowing in--although we had one little taste of the season in the last week of August, so we shouldn't give up hope of some more warm weather just yet.
Cooler weather, though, makes people come inside. The imminent end to Daylight Savings Time exacerbates that tendency. What do they do indoors? They look at real estate online, among other things, and the longer evenings indoors gives them more time to do it. Once they look, they may start attending open houses, or scheduling showings. It's only a few weeks until the shortest day of the year, when we can begin to anticipate spring again.
During October and November, though, buyers who look are more likely to buy, and to close quickly. Sellers should therefore keep their homes decluttered, rake their leaves, and be reasonable on prices, so that they can be the ones to attract the fall buyers. While some houses do sell in the dead of winter, these precious weeks of fall offer more chances to sell, and sellers should facilitate that wherever possible.
Let the crisp air invigorate you, and your real estate plans and dreams. It's the perfect time to act!
