The temperatures might be cooling off but upcoming holidays do not mean the same for the Boston-Metro real estate market. Along with the chillier weather we’re met with holiday weekends which many may initially think of as a challenge when trying to sell or buy a home. This may come as a surprise, but serious home buyers and home sellers who choose to stay in the Roslindale, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury areas this season have a great opportunity to see their efforts to buy or sell finally come to fruition.
The notion that the real estate market slows down over holiday weekends is a misconception that could prevent buyers from finding the perfect home in one of Boston’s fabulous neighborhoods before the year’s end. While interest rates are low and there’s a strong inventory in the Boston-Metro real estate market, there’s still an element of competition among serious buyers. To keep a competitive edge, serious home buyers are going to be staying in town and attending open houses over holiday weekends.
Sellers are often surprised that agents stay in town and hold open houses while many people take the opportunity to hit the road and spend the holidays elsewhere. As an experienced real estate agent, I can tell you that letting a holiday weekend slip past is a missed opportunity for sellers to expose their home to a host of serious buyers. Not convinced? Believe me, it will pay off! Though it seems unlikely, Thanksgiving is a time when a lot of properties go under agreement. Negotiating a transaction between courses at Thanksgiving dinner seems to have become one of my holiday traditions – and I wouldn’t have it any other way. A property under agreement is something for buyers, sellers and brokers to feel thankful for.
Staying in the Roslindale, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury areas this fall won’t only boost your chances of achieving a successful real estate transaction; you will also be able to take advantage of all the festive fall activities in store. The Roslindale Farmers’ Market is open through the end of October and is an excellent way to get outdoors and experience the area. Use these last remaining weeks in October to pick up some fresh fruits and veggies or just walk around and enjoy the live acoustic music and kids’ activities.
If you feel like your home’s curb appeal could use a boost this season, consider scooping up some pumpkins and gourds at the farmers’ market to make your front porch welcoming. This is a great way to enhance your home’s exterior without the natural beauty of summer’s greenery and blossoming flowers. With vendors selling handcrafted gifts, you might even find a pretty fall wreath to hang on your front door. What a wonderful opportunity to support local farmers and artisans while making the most of the fall real estate market here in Boston!
I often hear sellers becoming discouraged as summer turns into fall and as fall turns into winter here in New England. I’m committed to my clients year round and would love the opportunity to talk with you about getting your home exposed to as many serious buyers as possible in the upcoming months. Please contact me to get started in what I promise will be a stress-free – even fun – adventure into the Boston-Metro real estate market.
Linda Burnett
Jamaica Plain/Roslindale Real Estate Maven
Keller-Williams Boston-Metro Real Estate
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