BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME DURING OFF-PEAK SEASON

Holiday season can be one of the best times of the year for buying your new home or selling your existing home.  There is a misconception that the Alaskan housing market does a complete halt once the snow hits the ground, this is actually far from the truth!  Instead of going with the "norm", why not take advantage of the housing market with some helpful tips?

When you buy or sell during off season, the housing inventory (depending on price range) is typically low in comparison with the Spring and Summer months.  So what does this mean and how does low housing inventory impact you when buying or selling??

From a BUYING perspective, it is very important to work with a Realtor who knows the local market and can actually guide you into the home PRIOR to it going on the market.  With inventory traditionally low during the Holidays, some homes are selling within days or even hours of going on the market!! That is the difference between a TOP REALTOR TEAM and an average real estate licensee.  From a SELLING perspective, this is also a GREAT BENEFIT to working with our team because we are focused on bringing PRE-QUALIFIED BUYERS into your home and our seamless strategic pre-marketing!!

These are just a few tips, please contact our office for more info and detailed recommendations.  Viewing a property during the Winter months can tell you a lot about what you can really expect from a property during the worst weather conditions:

1. Drive by houses after a snowfall and you'll discover if the property is properly insulated.  A helpful tip is to contact the utility company for monthly utility costs.

2. Drive by the home after a recent snow fall to see how the roads and sidewalks are being maintained. 

3. Tour a house during a hard rain and you can check if there are no overflowing gutters or standing water in the crawl space or on the lot.

4.  Stay in a house on a cold day and check out if the furnace heats the whole house.  How are the living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms? 

Whether buying or selling in the Holiday Season or any other time of the year, the James Team at Keller Williams is committed to providing great customer service for your family and giving you an advantage for purchasing the home of your dreams, an investment property and also selling your home!! Don't wait another moment and contact us today!!