Now that we’re deep into the fall season here in Plymouth, MI, we thought we would take a few moments to share with you some tips on how you as a buyer can expertly navigate the real estate market during this time of year.
After all, the market conditions are quite different during the fall season when compared to the spring and summer home buying markets. And those home buyers trying to navigate the market in the same way they would have over the summer are likely to find that they’re not as successful in getting the home they want for the best price possible.
Thus, it’s critical that home buyers consider what might need to change in their strategy during the fall season.
So without further ado, we present to you …
Our 4 Tips on Plymouth Home Buying in Autumn
Be aware of market activity. It’s critical to be aware of recent market activity in Plymouth because that will inform you of how you should navigate the market as a buyer. This is important throughout the year, but especially so during fall and winter because different markets behave differently during these more traditionally slower times of year.
Know that your selection might be limited. Some sellers who are frustrated that they were unable to close on their property during the busy times of spring and summer might take their home off the market. As a buyer, this means that your selection of homes on the market might be more limited. The good news for you is that we know who these sellers are and which ones are ready to move when you are. Don’t be afraid to move forward – we can help you.
There may be an upside, however: More room for negotiation. As one might expect, those home sellers who decide to keep their property on the market are going to be serious about successfully closing on it. Thus, you as a home buyer could have more room to negotiate with these eager sellers in order to secure the best price possible for your home. However, you must keep in mind that the Plymouth MI real estate market is a unique one right now. Homes are selling very, very quickly and buyers are acting very, very quickly. Negotiation options will vary dramatically from one transaction to another and popular properties may not have much wiggle room at all.
Be sure to check maintenance areas of a home. During the fall time, maintenance issues are particularly noticeable. Thus, check for things like clogged gutters or unkempt yards. You might also want to visit the home on a rainy day in order to see if there are any problems with drainage. We also recommend you go inside and check items like the furnace, drafts, leakage issues and more. Once you’ve figured out what needs to be fixed, we’ll help you calculate the expenses and factor that into your purchase offer price.
We’re Your Dedicated Plymouth, MI Realtors
Fall is a great time to seal the deal on the home of your dreams in Plymouth. Please know that we are serious about delivering personalized, unexpected, and exceptional customer care. For more valuable insight on how to expertly navigate the market as a home buyer, or for a detailed report on recent market activity in Plymouth, be sure to connect with us, Bittinger Team, Realtors.
We will work aggressively and tirelessly to make you happy. It’s what we’ve been doing for 32 years.
Until next time,
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