Is It A Good Time To Sell A House?

Thu 18 May 2023

Is It A Good Time To Sell A House?

Before you put your Leamington Spa-based property on the market it’s important to pause and ask yourself ‘Is it a good time to sell a house?’ Fortunately, we’re here year-round to assess local and national trends to make sure that your sale occurs at the best possible time. 

As the estate agency with the most agreed sales in postcodes CV32 4, CV32 5, CV32 6, CV32 7, CV31 1, CV31 2, and CV31 3 over the last 12 months (13/05/2022 - 12/05/2023, as reported by Rightmove), you know that our advice is valuable and trustworthy! We put this impressive performance down to a number of factors:

• Our thorough knowledge of the area - it pays to choose a local estate agency!

• Experienced agents (each has 15-30 years of experience in the industry)

• A huge database of buyers just waiting for their new home

• Quality marketing utilising the most up-to-date technology (including 3D virtual tours)

• Excellent communication

• A team that always gives 110%

Why It’s Important To Know When To Sell

There are many personal factors that will determine when the best time will be to sell your property. Of course, we will be able to work through these with you, but we will also be keeping a keen eye on external factors. It’s important to be aware of these things for two main reasons - they will, in part, determine the price of your Leamington Spa property and how long it will take to sell.

• Price - Our valuation will give you an accurate, well-informed asking price, allowing you to plan for your next living arrangements.

• Speed - In some cases, a quick sale is required, when asking ‘Is it a good time to sell a house’ we need to be aware of your preferred timescale.

When Is It A Good Time To Sell A House?

It is a good time to sell a house when…

You can benefit from the patterns of the property market - The market rises and falls for many reasons, but it tends to keep following the same patterns year after year - some months are busier, some quieter. If you can get your property on the market to take advantage of these peaks and troughs your sale will be a success!

The market is stable - Although the market follows these fluctuations, there are other factors that will determine how prices and demand change, government policy for example. You should aim to sell when the market is quite settled.

There is high demand - When more people are looking for a house at a certain time in your local area, your sale will be faster and you will also be more likely to achieve, if not exceed, your asking price! This is good news for Leamington Spa property owners…

Why Is It A Good Time To Sell A House Now?

After reading the above you may be wondering, is it a good time to sell a house now? The simple answer is YES! This is because the current market is offering every factor mentioned above.

The Spring Rush - Every spring we see the market burst to life just as the fauna and flora do! This is a very busy period for us and something that you should take advantage of if possible! Learn more about why springtime brings a boost here.

The Stabilisation Of The Property Market - At the end of 2022, the mini-budget caused some difficulties for the property market. Fortunately, it began to stabilise in the new year and has continued to recover, putting us in a wonderfully stable position now.

Local Demand - Demand in the Leamington Spa area is always high, however, the local market is looking particularly healthy right now. This is thanks to The Sunday Times voting it ‘The Best Place To Live In The Midlands 2023’ and the ‘Seventh Best Place To Live In The UK 2023’!

Book Your Valuation

If you are ready to take advantage of it being such a good time to sell in Leamington Spa, please contact us on 01926 881 144 to book a valuation with the estate agency with the most sales (STC) agreed in CV32 4, CV32 5, CV32 6, CV32 7, CV31 1, CV31 2, and CV31 3 over the last year! 

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