KW Realtor Bessie Lee Ostertag Preps Buyers for Prime Fall Season

The fresh smell of autumn begins the season for change – a change in the weather, a change in the leaves, and possibly the best time for a change of place. “As a real estate agent, homebuyers often ask me, ‘When is the best time to buy a home?’ Even though many like to think spring or summer as favorable seasons to purchase new property, I can say from experience that autumn is the best time to make a move,” said Keller Williams Luxury International Realtor Bessie Lee Ostertag.

The reason is that by the time autumn is upon us, there are fewer buyers, therefore less competition, for the available homes on the market. “Most people looking to buy homes would have bought in the summer, so there’s less pressure on you to up the ante,” noted Ostertag. “Also, those who put their homes on the market in the fall are generally folks who ‘need’ to sell, which leaves you with more negotiating leverage.”

Some homes available by fall have been on sale all summer (the longer a house has been on the market, the more willing the owners are to make a sale) so most sellers are very motivated and looking to close. “By this time, they are just about ready for that offer they can’t afford to refuse,” added Ostertag.

Another reason sellers are eager to close a deal during fall is that they want to move and get settled in time for Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays, so they’re not as willing to hold out for an offer better than yours. This allows buyers to swoop in and save some cash.

If you’re from out of town and are looking for a second home or an investment condo in Park City, autumn is the best time to look. There are fewer tourists, flights, and hotel accommodations are less expensive, restaurant reservations are typically not a problem, and the weather is phenomenal. Come winter, those second homes and condos are booked solid for the ski season. It’s difficult to show properties when vacationers are renting the home you want to see.

“Visit Park City this autumn for some house-hunting and leaf-peeping,” concluded Ostertag. “The fall foliage and brilliant colors of red, orange and yellow hues will not disappoint.” Are you ready to make a change this fall? Call Bessie Lee Ostertag of Luxury Mountain Residences to discuss your next move.

About Bessie Lee Ostertag, Luxury Mountain Residences, Keller Williams Luxury International 
Bessie Lee Ostertag is a Luxury Homes Specialist who works with both buyers and sellers. Her passion is helping people find their dream home while providing service that will ensure a smooth and effortless real estate experience. Bessie has a comprehensive knowledge of the Park City luxury real estate market and is ready to handle your real estate needs with care and enthusiasm. For more information, please call (435) 901-7811, or visit http://www.luxurymountainresidences.com. Luxury Mountain Residences is located at 1750 Sun Peak Drive, Park City, UT 84098.

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