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Don't want to be moving at Christmas?
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Traditionally Spring is a busy time in real estate and this year is no different. There is a shortage of properties on the market for sale and buyers are very active.
Great time to sell? Yes; but if you're thinking of selling and don't want to move over Christmas, now is the time to put your property on the market!
A property can't be promoted or advertised until the agent has a signed agency agreement and a contact for sale.
If you haven't already arranged a contract this could take a week or more to prepare.
Take a look at the following time frame for a normal sale starting from this week:
Week 1 agent chosen, contract ordered
Week 2 contract received by agent, marketing starts
Week 3-6 database of buyers introduced to property, internet advertising, newspaper advertising
Week 7 sale negotiated and contracts exchanged
December the process from exchange of contracts to settlement date can take approximately 7 weeks resulting in your property settling in mid December.
December the process from exchange of contracts to settlement date can take approximately 7 weeks resulting in your property settling in mid December.
As you can see if you put off listing your home you may find your settlement date will be around Christmas.
Contact us today to list your property today.