5 Reasons why Autumn is the best time to sell your house

5 Reasons why Autumn is the best time to sell your house

If you're in and are looking to sell your property, then autumn could well be the perfect time for you to sell up and move on.

Yes, spring is often seen as the best time to sell, and that's undoubtedly true, but we at Scoffield Stone also find that autumn proves to be a buoyant time in the property market.

If you were thinking of writing autumn off, stop. Think about it. Autumn could absolutely be the season for you to show your house off to a potential buyer.

Here, we look at some of the reasons why. When you've had a read, give us a call on 01283 777100 and we'll be pleased to help you sell your property this autumn .

1. Summer's out, and Christmas is around the corner

During August, many people's thoughts are preoccupied with lazing in the summer sunshine, or going away on holiday than they are about selling their home. But once holidays and school breaks are over, and people take a good look around where they are living, they often think about it being the time to move.

When people think about a move, they then look at timescales and realise that they could just about be in their new home by Christmas, giving them time to settle in and get the new place ready for the festivities.

So, it makes perfect sense that autumn is the ideal time to put your house on the market.

2. Seasonal scents

Setting the stage for a potential house buyer is crucial in making the right impressions. Remember, you're not just selling a house, you're selling a dream or a lifestyle.

That's why autumn represents an excellent time to sell your house.

The changing colours of the leaves, light drizzle and cooling air make it a perfect time to prepare your home. Imagine someone coming in out of the crisp coldness into a cosy house, with autumn fragrances in the air and a display of cherry and brown leaves, fir cones and berries beautifully arranged on a table. Imagine the warm thoughts they will have if you set your fire on low, with perhaps a couple of table lamps casting shadows in a living room.

You should see autumn as a season of opportunity, knowing that someone will fall in love with your property.

3. Remove the stresses, lower the costs

It's a fact that spring going into summer is traditionally the busiest period for the property sector. This means that all the professional help you need, including conveyancers and removal companies, will be exceptionally busy.

In summer, the market drops off, only to rise again in autumn, but not to the levels seen earlier in the year. This means that you are more likely to get the removal company of your choice and on a date of your choice.

There is some talk that removal businesses lower their prices in autumn to attract customers. This may well be true, so it seems you could reduce your moving costs too - and isn't that a good thing when you have so much to think about and pay for.

4. Attract serious buyers

As we mentioned earlier, it is after the summer lull that people think about moving, and they consider being in their new home before Christmas.

We at Scoffield Stone see autumn as the time we see the more serious potential buyers getting in touch. These are the ones who will want to see properties to actually move to - they won't be the tyre-kickers, just having a nose round to see what's happening, with no real intention to buy.

After all, you don't want to waste your time, you want to get moving. When we speak with potential buyers, we always ascertain how serious they are. We can't always promise, but we do have many years of experience and knowledge so we can get a good feeling for people.

5. Stand out

If your property goes on the market in the autumn, it's more likely to get noticed, compared to the traditional spring influx of properties to the market. This is particularly true when you see how our exceptional photography will show off your home to its best advantage.

We think it's best to stand out from the crowd, and autumn is the ideal time to do that.

Our team at Scoffield Stone are always available to offer advice so, please don't hesitate to call us on 01283 777100 or email us at info@scoffieldstone.co.uk. We will be delighted to offer our words of wisdom on all things property.