We do sell houses year-round in Northwest Vermont. Who are these buyers and sellers? Why can’t they wait until the “spring market” when the grass is green and the ice has melted from driveways?

You will most likely encounter two types of winter sellers:

One motivation to sell is to get a “jump” on the market and put their houses on the Multiple Listing System (MLS) and the public websites when there is less competition. Sometimes in February your house may be one of only a handful on the market in a certain price range. This means that you will capture buyers who are focused on your particular location and price point.

Another type of seller has already bought another property and are ready to sell. Their house may be vacant and they are motivated to sell quickly rather than continuing to heat the house and pay for driveway plowing. Savvy winter buyers don’t mind trudging through the snow and ice to find a motivated seller or “jump” on a property themselves that meets their location and pricing criteria. Most winter buyers don’t need to “wait to see what comes up next,” they are ready to go when they find the “almost perfect house.”

The combination of motivated sellers and buyers means that we do sell and show houses in January, February, and March. Some of my favorite clients have bought and sold during the cold, snowy weather and have enjoyed the less frenetic pace of the spring market. If you’re thinking about selling this winter we’re ready to help – all you gotta do is call (or email)!