When you’re ready to make a move, the last thing you want is a lengthy transition and the uncertainty that comes with it. While things rarely go perfectly, one of the biggest factors that determines a move is how long it takes for your current home to sell. This can affect the money available to buy a new home, the move-out date, and a whole host of other aspects of a move. Therefore, it’s important to be prepared for the time it will take for your home to sell. The question then becomes, how long will that be?

The short answer is, of course, that it depends. A house is sold based on more than just its price, or how big it is. Location, amenities, condition, and the relationship between the buyer and seller are all important factors when determining how quickly a home will sell. Overall, a home that is in good condition, in a good neighborhood, and priced fairly should sell quickly. Of course, that still doesn’t touch on how long it will actually take.

The current market is exceedingly favorable to sellers. July 2018 the average number of days a house spent on the market was only 20 days for the region of King, Snohomish an Pierce counties. This is a remarkably low number, and the average days on the market have been low (30 days, give or take) for some time now. Furthermore, the Seattle area is currently one of the most desirable locations for housing, so the time your property spends on the market may be much lower than the average. Therefore, if you’re selling a home in the near future, be prepared for a brisk change of hands.

Of course, the other factors still apply, and the amount of effort it will take to make your particular home sell best will add some time to the overall process. Regardless of the market, it’s important for your house to put its best foot forward, so to speak. Talk to your real estate professional about what will make your own home sell quickest, and be prepared for some surprises along the way.

If you’d like t know more about how your home would take to sell please contact me. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have. 

 

David Warren

Metropolist - Managing Broker

 

425-760-8285 / david@metropolistgroup.com