The Right Time?

If timing is everything . . . don’t I have to wait until Springtime to list my home for sale? That’s one of the most common questions we hear from folks thinking about selling their home. There are certainly lots of perks to waiting to list your home until the Spring. The weather is great, yards tend to be lush, and there are lots of buyers around. But, Spring is not necessarily the best of timing nor worth the wait. There are lots of perks to listing during the autumn and winter months as well. While there aren’t typically as many buyers in the marketplace, the buyers that are looking tend to be far more serious buyers. That does mean less showing activity; but it also means more effective showings to buyers more likely to buy immediately. The smaller listing inventory during the colder months is another great perk. Your home will not be competing with nearly as many homes when compared to the typical Spring market. Being “the only game in town” or one of only a few will always increase your likelihood of selling. And not to be underestimated, homes decorated for fall and winter holidays tend to show “warmer” than during other times during the year. The “Wow” factor is key to catching buyers. Special warm décor that beckons feelings of happiness and home can really enhance the “wow” factor!

If the time is right for you, then the timing is right for your listing. The perks of the market different times in the year certainly vary but are equally strong!

The Week that Was - Basking Ridge Home Sales for 9/28-10/4

Currently, there are 193 Basking Ridge Homes for Sale. During the week, 6 Homes went Under Contract and 11 Basking Ridge Homes Sold (Sale prices below):

• 149 Potomac Dr / SP: $212,500 / LP: $212,500 / 1BR & 1BA.
• 119 Potomac Dr / SP: $243,000 / LP: $249,000 / 1BR & 1BA.
• 286 Penns Way / SP: $300,000 / LP: $299,900 / 2BR & 2.1BA.
• 11 Dayton St / SP: $354,000 / LP: $369,000 / 2BR & 1BA.
• 48 Countryside Dr / SP: $367,500 / LP: $379,900 / 2BR & 2.1BA.
• 324 Alexandria Way / SP: $467,000 / LP: $479,900 / 3BR & 2.1BA.
• 32 Mayflower Dr / SP: $506,000 / LP: $525,000 / 3BR & 2.1BA.
• 1 Richmond Dr / SP: $665,000 / LP: $675,000 / 3BR & 2.1BA.
• 15 Lenape Ct / SP: $725,000 / LP: $734,900 / 4BR & 2.1BA.
• 43 Bernard Dr / SP: $990,500 / LP: $1,100,000 / 4BR & 4.1BA.
• 7 Wolf Ln / SP: $1,235,000 / LP: $1,375,000 / 5BR & 5.1BA.

SP=Sale Price, LP=List Price, BR=Bedrooms, BA=Baths

*All information is deemed reliable, but NOT guaranteed.*

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