Summer: The Best Time to Buy & Sell on the North Fork!

There is no doubt that summer is the best season to show off the bountiful waterfront and other natural resources on the North Fork.  With summer officially here the North Fork is already seeing the most intense traffic of the year.

If your home is for sale, keep in mind that this is one of the best opportunities for you to attract the right buyer in the shortest amount of time.

If you are looking to buy, don’t let summer fun distract you too much from your home search.  It is a very competitive market, low inventory (I know you’re probably tired of me saying this), rising prices and interest rates make a good case for acting sooner rather than later.

Here are some tips for sellers and buyers to help cope:

For Buyers:  

·       Do your homework.  Even though summer is a time to relax and have fun with family and friends, if you are ready to buy, then put a plan together to get house hunting time into every weekend.  Work with a local Realtor – they will be able to give you background info on the homes, the offerings of each neighborhood and help you get through the offer and sale process. 

·       Be prepared to act quickly, once you see something you like, move quickly – make that offer and counter the same day if possible, especially where there may be multiple offers. 

·       Not ready to buy, then postpone your search to the fall where you will have time to look.  Homes are selling so quickly now that most anything you see will be not be available – so enjoy the summer!

For Sellers:  

·       Show off  the outside of your home.  Keep the front porch  and patio swept and lawn furniture clean.  Open the sun umbrellas, and put out colorful plants and cushions and make the outdoor space stand out.  First impressions count and curb appeal helps sell a house.

·       Do some summer staging. Remove heavy drapes and curtains and let in natural sunlight.  Always open the blinds and turn on lights when the home is being shown.  Add summer color to the inside of your home with pillows and cushions – colors like turquoise, mint green, yellow and pale blue all add to a summer feel.

·        ALWAYS use a dehumidifier in the basement, in warmer weather. There is nothing worse than a musty odor coming from the basement.  Turn on the air conditioner and cool off the house before a showing – even if you don’t like to use it. Most buyers  will remember where they were uncomfortable and hot.

If you are thinking of selling your home, you still have time.  Call us at 631 765 5333 or visit our office at the corner of Main Road and Horton’s Lane.  We will gladly visit and prepare a market analysis at no cost to you.  Our full service offering will exceed your expectations.  If you are planning to buy, we’d be delighted to help you find the right match for your needs. Call us or email: broker@beninatiassociates.com