There should be much thought as to when to put your house up for sale. I know that there is not always a choice, because of job changes or life changes, but I think there are a few things that I wish we would have done differently. Here is a list of 8 times when I believe it is not a good time to put your house up for sale.
1.) Right after your dog has had surgery. For obvious reasons, you cannot leave you dog in the house during showings.Trying to take your dog out of the house when they are medicated and have limits on there mobility is very difficult. Poor Edy.
2.) Just before a Holiday weekend, like Easter. No-one wants to go house shopping during the holidays, this would include their Realtor.
3.) Just before your County's school Spring Break. Now some of you are thinking that maybe people go house hunting with their kids during Spring Break. WRONG! If they have kids, and want to visit the schools while looking for a house, they cannot do that during Spring Break, because the schools are closed.
4.) Before Spring had greened everything up. Looking out at a brown yard, bare trees and empty flower beds does not lead to great curb appeal.
5.) When there are already two houses for sale on your block. At this point pricing is everything. Must have the lowest listing price to stay competitive. Oy vey!
6.) During the wettest time of the year, and your house does not have an over hang over the front door. Buyers do not like to stand on the front porch getting wet, while their Realtor tries to get the house key out of that stupid lock-box. ( Maybe this one is a little too personal.)
7.) When your Mom is 400 miles away, failing in health, and you cannot leave your house to visit her because you have to clean it everyday just in case you have a showing. (This one is definitely personal.)
8.) Just before your husband has hernia surgery. What were we thinking?
Hope you found this list helpful. As I am sure you figured out, we made all these mistakes.
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