Good reasons to sell your house in winter

You can sell your house at any time of year – the important thing is to take advantage of the benefits of each season. Winter is a good time to sell your house because it brings with it some unique seasonal benefits.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, owning your own home has become more appealing than ever. We’re spending much more time at home, working remotely and enjoying relaxing family evenings in our living rooms. This is precisely why demand for more living space has skyrocketed and property prices continue to rise. Are you planning to sell your house but are hesitant about doing so during winter? Don’t worry, selling your house in winter can pay off. If you buck the trend when you sell, you can enjoy numerous benefits while taking advantage of the delightful winter atmosphere. Here are a few good reasons to sell your house in winter:

Little competition on the property market

As many homeowners wait for spring and summer to showcase their houses in the best possible light, property websites have far fewer competing listings in winter. While you may not be able to draw attention to your blossoming garden, you can guide prospective buyers around your home’s warm, inviting interior. You can also be certain that prospective buyers who come to view your house in the cold are extremely interested in your home, and are also willing to pay a premium for their dream house.

Festive atmosphere and home staging

The festive season has a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere and you can cleverly use this to your advantage when selling your house. Prepare your home by putting up fairy lights and stylish Christmas decorations to match the rest of your home staging. When it’s cold outside, prospective buyers love being welcomed into a warm, cosy interior, so make sure you present your house with everything that winter has to offer: Christmas decorations, an open fire and warm, snuggly blankets on the sofa.

Reliable planning and a faster transaction

Anyone who sells their house in winter can look forward to all the paperwork being processed more quickly. Agency and local authority staff are usually back in the office, fully refreshed at the start of the year. In addition, there are fewer land registry adjustments than in spring and summer, for example. You can also use the quiet winter days to prepare a timetable for your sale.

Seek help and sit back

Selling a flat, house or plot of land on your own is more laborious and complex than many people expect. So seek professional help from our property experts.

Thanks to their links in the local community, Engel & Völkers Estate Agents have excellent networks in your region, making them the ideal partner for the sale of your house. Get in touch with us – using the contact form, by phone or in person. We’ll be happy to offer you an initial non-binding consultation over a cup of tea or coffee and look forward to helping you sell your house!