Why Selling Your North Shore Home in the Fall Can Be a Great Idea

Now that fall is here on the North Shore, many homeowners may find themselves asking whether the chance to sell their home has come and gone. However, the exact opposite is true! Fall can be one of the most opportune times to sell your home on Chicago's North Shore and for a host of reasons.

If you've found yourself asking a similar question this season, consider the following reasons why selling your home now can be a much better idea than waiting until spring:

There is less competition
Homeowners on the North Shore who list their properties now will be met with less competition than in other seasons. For instance, in the spring and summer months, you may find For Sale signs popping up all over the neighborhood. But now, there are a fewer number of homes for sale and as a result, there is a greater chance homebuyers will look at your property.

It's all a matter of supply and demand this fall. The fewer homes there are for sale, the fewer homes a buyer has to choose from and thus, the greater the demand for your North Shore home.

There are serious buyers
Many believe buyers stop their home search in the fall and winter months, but that simply isn't true. Serious homebuyers shop for properties no matter the season! These months are also ideal for seeing what a specific neighborhood in Highland Park, Deerfield, Winnetka, Glencoe and Northbrook is like. Are they decorated for fall? Are there children playing outside? Buyers will take notice when determining if a home is for them.

Mortgage rates are low
Mortgage rates have been on the lower end for the majority of the year and due to this, homebuyers are able to afford more expensive homes. By waiting to sell your home until spring, you run the risk of rates increasing and more buyers exiting the real estate market.

Fall staging
Fall evokes cozy feelings and staging your home this time of year should cater to that. In fact, many sellers believe staging is the main reasons a home sells! Staging your home in the fall with warm colors can help a buyer feel more at home than in the summer months.

There is no need to feel overwhelmed by this task! Simple staging can involve as little as bringing in the colors of the season, giving your home an autumn aroma and opening up the floor plan by moving furniture.

There is no need to wait until spring to sell your home on Chicago's North Shore— the fall season can be equally as beneficial! Do not hesitate to reach out to me today to discuss how to get started!

Janie Bress
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How to Secure Your North Shore IL Home for a Showing or Open House

Tis the season to sell your home on Chicago's North Shore! Motivated buyers are still present in the real estate market, home prices are rising and more importantly, properties are moving quicker than they have in past years. Listing your home is an excellent idea this fall as buyers may not have found "the one" on their search this summer and yours could be it!

So what comes next? Soon after listing your home in Northbrook, Deerfield, Glencoe, Highland Park or Winnetka, you may find buyers scheduling showings to take a tour or an open house planned and it's important to be prepared.

Follow these tips for securing your home for a showing or open house on the North Shore:

Take your remotes
You may not think about it as you head out the door prior to the showing, but take your remotes with you! Don't take the chance of an open house visitor slipping that garage door opener hanging on a hook in the garage into their pocket. Take all keys, remotes and key FOBs with you or lock them away while you're out of the house.

Secure important documents
If you have a file cabinet or safe in your North Shore home, use it to house birth certificates, financial statements and tax forms, legal, medical and personal documents. The cabinet should be locked during open houses and showings to keep your personal information safe.

Put away valuables 
You have likely heard this before, but it is a good rule of thumb to lock up all valuables when potential homebuyers are touring your home. Place jewelry and other expensive items into a safe or locked cabinet and take electronics—iPads, for instance—with you when you leave. Small electronics like these should not be left sitting on a nightstand.

Check all doors and windows
The real estate agent will walk through your North Shore home to make sure all lights are off and your home is in good condition, but it doesn't hurt to double check. Ensure every window and door is locked when you arrive back home, even those in the basement and on the second floor.

Opening your home to potential buyers is a big decision and as your North Shore real estate agent, it is my priority to ensure your home in the Northbrook, Deerfield, Glencoe, Highland Park and Winnetka areas is safe during a showing or open house. Contact me today to discuss how we can work together to sell your home this fall!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Janie Bress
Your North Shore Real Estate Expert

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