When is the best time of year to buy a house?

When is the best time of year to buy a house?

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, the months between April and July are when the most house sales take place. Spring/Summer is typically when you will see an increase of new homes on the market. Also depending on where you live, your house will have better curb appeal in the spring/summer than fall/winter. Some buyers will try to make the most of school breaks and move during that time. All these things contribute to the fact that most house sales take place between April and July. Does that make spring/summer the best time to buy?

My answer is, buy when you are ready! Buying a house should be fun and one of the most exciting times in your life. You don’t want it to be stressful. You want to do it when it is best for you. The market dictates what the right price for a property is and there is rarely a large change within a year.

Work with a seasoned agent who can guide you through the process. I chat with each buyer about what is best for them. What is right for one buyer may not be right for another. Call me and I will take the time to get to know you and what is the best time for YOU to buy a house.

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How do I find an agent if I am moving out of state?

How do I find an agent if I am moving out of state?

You are moving out of state and need to find a Realtor to help you buy a house in your new state. Where do you begin? The best answer to this is ask a local Realtor. I can confidently refer you an agent in any state.

I recently received my certified residential specialist designation. Only 3% of all agents nationwide have this designation. A certified residential specialist is a Realtor who has earned certification from the council of residential specialists by completing a rigorous course of advanced training and by meeting significant experience requirements. It’s a rare combination that makes a certified residential specialist more than just another real estate agent. It’s the ability to make a real difference in the purchase or sale of your home that places them among the best in the business. This designation has connected me to agents in all 50 states - agents that that I can confidently refer to you.

I am also the immediate past president of the Omaha chapter of The Women’s Council of Realtors. The Women’s Council of Realtor is the 12th largest women’s organization in the world. Over the past 3 years, I have traveled to the national conventions and mid-year meetings. During my travels, I have met several talented agents in many states. These are Realtors that are committed to continuing their education and being top notch agents. Being a member of the National Women’s Council of Realtors has also connected me to agents in all 50 states, and again agents that I can confidently refer to you.

How do you find an agent if you are moving out of state? Ask me! I have aligned myself with top agents nationwide that I would love to refer to you. If you know someone else moving out of state, please share this information with them.