Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Why Spring is the Best Time to List a Home for Sale 2022Why Spring is the Best Time to List a Home for SaleKeywords: Best time of year to sell a homeBarb, we have been talking about the low inventory of homes and high demand for homes in the area.  Many people are asking should they go on the market now or wait until summer.  Barb what are your thoughts on the timing of putting a home on the market?  Hello Richard, When to put a home up for sale is of the most frequently asked questions.The answer:  depends on Your SituationReal Estate does not typically change very rapidly howeverThere is 1 issue on the horizon that concerns me:Rising Interest ratesRising Interest Rates Could Decrease Buyer DemandHow a 1% Rise Affects House Payments:Average price:  $505,000Current Rates:  UP 3.67%Payment:  $2496If Rates go up 1%Same House payment = $2781 = $285 Per Month HigherZillow came out with an interesting report on why Mid/Late Spring is the Best Time to list a home for saleIn my experience that holds very true for th