Pros And Cons Of Selling In Winter | Living in Minneapolis Minnesota
About this video
Looking to sell your home this winter but worried about the cold weather and potential snow? ❄️ Jason Huerkamp breaks down both the pros and the cons of selling your home in the winter, specifically in the colder climate of Minnesota. While selling a home in the winter can seem daunting, Jason gives some insight on how selling your home in the winter may, in fact, be the best decision for you!
Key takeaways
- There's no truly bad time to sell when you're ready; each season has advantages. In a Minnesota winter, there's less competition, and the buyers out touring in the cold are serious, not just browsing.
- Winter is a good time to highlight energy efficiency: smart thermostats, newer windows, attic insulation, a newer furnace or HVAC system, cleaned ducts or a tankless water heater.
- Agents tend to have more time to focus on each listing in the slower winter months.
- The extra work: keep the driveway and walks clear, salted and safe, clean up dead plants and planters, and keep curb appeal up. Holiday decorating can help a home show well.
- Leave the house for showings, inspections and appraisals even when it's cold; buyers are more comfortable without the seller there. Fewer buyers means fewer bidding wars, though well-priced homes can still get multiple offers.
Questions this video answers
Is it a good idea to sell a house in winter in Minnesota?
It can be. There are fewer competing listings and the buyers who tour in winter are usually serious. You'll need to keep walks clear and leave for showings, and bidding wars are less common.
What should I highlight when selling in winter?
Energy-efficient features, such as newer windows, attic insulation, a newer furnace, a smart thermostat or a tankless water heater, since buyers are thinking about heating costs.
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Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on November 3, 2022; check the current numbers in our market reports.
