Is there a best time of year to sell a property?

The truth is that it is possible to sell a property all year-round. Transactions do not stop because of any particular season. Still, the weather has an impact on the real estate sector. Depending on the season, your property does not have the same looks, and neither is the attitude of the potential buyers. Spring is the perfect period for offering your property for sale but also the most competitive one.

Professionals agree on this: spring is the best season for selling real estate. When nature awakens and the beautiful, natural light is back, it doubles the energy and desires of buyers who will pay more for their own apartment or a house (with a garden). Some exceptions may apply, as it is the case of Swiss mountain cottages which remain equally attractive during the wintertime when covered in snow. We would like to offer you a ride across all seasons revealing that, as a matter of fact, when it comes to selling a property, the spring never ends.

Selling in spring

This is for many reasons probably the perfect time for you. Nature pleases us with its colors, people are in good mood and get around to the projects they’ve been putting aside during the cold winter months. Finally: buyers reappear. It is during the spring that you may expect to get the best price for your property, especially if you have a garden or a terrace with flowers. If your flat is somewhat dark, it will become more attractive in the bright sunlight. Springtime is also a strategic season for families with children as well as for parents urgently seeking to buy an apartment for their future students. Buying in the spring allows them to get the flat ready during the summer and be prepared for the beginning of the academic year.

However, other sellers will also follow the same path. It is therefore a season when the competition is harsh, and your property may get lost in a sea of other offers. To avoid it, make sure that you are offering a fair price compared to other similar properties. If you have doubts, it’s a good idea to seek professional advice from one of the Lookmove partner real estate agents, praised for their skills and their expertise on the Swiss real estate market. Let them estimate with precision the right price for your property

Selling in summer

Summer holidays and heat do not seem like a good combination for your sale project. Summer is rather slow in terms of property sales. On the other hand, not everybody goes for holidays at the same time and for those who stay your house, or your apartment may seem very attractive when lit by sunset light in the summer evening. Why not? Furthermore, since most transactions have already been concluded during the spring, the competition goes down.

Selling in autumn

Autumn is also a rather calm season for most of the buyers who have other concerns such as coming back to work and the start of the school year. Many people choose to set aside their projects for a later time. Real estate professionals can help you to attract more buyers interested in your property from the beginning of October, when fewer properties are on the market. It may be worthy to offer your property for sale at this time. All in all, remember that autumn is not the best time to offer your property for sale.

Selling in winter

This is the most peaceful season, unless… you wish to sell a mountain cottage which may attract more buyers when set in the snowy capped countryside. Warm decoration and efficient heating might work just excellent as arguments for potential buyers. However, bear in mind that your main advantage is the beautiful garden and the landscaped terrace of your cottage and it may be worthy to wait out for spring.

If you are a buyer

The strategy for the buyers is obviously different from the one of the sellers. From their perspective, the best deals are closed between November and February. For many different reasons, some interesting properties might still haven’t found their buyer. There is no need to rush and act under time pressure and sellers are likely to be more open to price negotiations.

Whether as a buyer or a seller, the Lookmove partner real estate professional will know how to advise you in an efficient way.