Why Durango Sellers Should Consider Listing in Winter, Not Waiting for Spring (Video)
Everyone waits for spring to list their house. That’s exactly why spring isn’t automatically your best move. In this video, Ashley Blackmore gives the honest breakdown.
The numbers cited in the video
- The NAR tracks about 13,000 home sales a day between December and February, compared with up to 18,000 a day during the spring rush.
- Coldwell Banker has tracked inventory dropping by as much as 30 percent during the slow season, while individual listings see about 12 percent more online views.
- A Zillow survey found 78 percent of people who moved recently did so because of a real-life event, such as a job, a lease ending or a family change, not because the market timing felt perfect.
What that means for sellers
Winter means less competition for your home, not less interest in it. The buyers out looking are often the ones writing offers, not just touring on a Saturday. Less competition on both sides can also leave more room to negotiate terms that matter, including a post-occupancy agreement.
Keep reading
See Selling a Home in Durango: How the Process Works and How to Prep and A Year in Durango.
Frequently asked questions
Is winter a bad time to sell a home in Durango?
Not necessarily. The video explains how fewer competing listings and motivated buyers can work in a seller’s favor.
Are there fewer buyers in winter?
Yes, there are fewer sales overall, but there are also fewer sellers, and the buyers who are active tend to have a real reason to move.
Thinking about when to list? Call Blackmore Group Realty at (970) 444-2431 for a pricing and timing conversation.
Statistics are as cited in the video from the sources named. Local conditions vary, and past patterns don’t guarantee results.