Spring
- Ideal time to list for many who wants to move into a new home for summer
- Good time to show there is no water seepage into the home due to snow thaw
- First wave of buyers start their search now
- Benefit from the positive emotions of the season change
- Prices are still reasonable before they increase month over month
- Any garden work will show beautifully and fresh
- Trades (window or roof replacements) are still open for bookings before high season
- Great chance to show case the lack of water seepage with the snow melting
- Interest rates changes usually happen in this season which may help or hinder the market
Summer
- The time of the season where most families start the search with school off for summer
- Full bloom of the yard best way to highlight the landscaping and deck
- Weather usually best for most buyers to start their search for a new home
- Property values are generally higher as sale comparisons are based on recent sales in the spring
- Moving in the summer is more ideal than winter
- Best to show of the view
- The green view of the river valley shows best at this time
- Interest rates generally stabilize after spring market
Fall
- You may a shorter window during this season as winter can come rather quickly
- You can capitalize on the general peak in prices from the summer market
- The fall red/yellow colour of the season can create a very unique perception of the home or view of the river valley
- If there any summer construction projects happening, they should be wrapping up which may help show case your home better
- Fall buyers are motivated educated buyers who have watched the market over the summer and understand value in the market place
- Generally less “brand new” listings to compete with as listings may begin to slow down
- The university/post secondary buying market is generally more active with the start of another school year (best for starter home/condos close to schools)
Winter
- Sales activity drop seasonally but buyers looking now are generally more serious if they are going to brave the weather
- Single family homes may be easier to sell with elements like the roof, landscaping and foundation harder to view with the snow
- May have less competition with not as many listings hitting the market
