Thinking about selling your home in Wilson, Smith, or DeKalb County? You don’t have to wait until spring. Autumn offers a number of benefits that can help your property stand out and sell faster. Here are a few thoughts on four of those reasons:

1. Those Serious Buyers Are Still on the Hunt
Although real estate buyer traffic naturally slows down after summer, with school back in session and many professionals settled back in after a busy summer, those who are still searching for a home are highly motivated.

The buyers on the radar screen are eager and ready to close quickly; they’re often relocating for work, downsizing to be closer to family (think grandma and grandpa), or acting with haste to be able to close and move before the holiday season kicks in.

2. Less Competition from Other Home Sellers
Because many homeowners do decide to wait until spring to list, fall inventory tends to be lower overall. That means your home in Lebanon, Watertown, or Alexandria has a better chance of catching the attention of prospective buyers without competing against dozens of similar listings.

This could be just the advantaged that helps to close the deal on your property.

3. Curb Appeal Gets an Autumn Boost
There’s no question that our part of the South and of Tennessee is especially beautiful and alluring this time of year. The fall season gives our homes an extra warm, inviting atmosphere.

Fresh landscaping (lots of folks mulch in late summer), seasonal décor, and the stunning natural vistas across Wilson, Smith, and DeKalb counties in the fall can help your listing shine, whether in photos, videos, or in person.

4. The Chance for Faster, More Flexible Transactions
Similar to item #2 above, because fewer real estate deals are made in the fall, lenders, appraisers, and inspectors often offer quicker turnaround times.

That factor could mean a smoother, faster closing process for sellers, especially those who are working with a seasoned REALTOR who understands the ins and outs of the process.

Bottom line: This fall could be the ideal season to sell your home here in one of the most vibrant real estate markets in Tennessee. It’s a great time to work with one of our EMTAR members, a REALTOR who adheres to the highest standards of professionalism, expertise, and ethics, and who knows where the buyers are in Wilson, Smith, and DeKalb Counties. Get started here.

*Stay tuned for next week's third of three blogs in our September series, "Part III: Local Insights—Why Fall Real Estate Shines in Wilson, Smith, and DeKalb Counties."

About EMTAR: Chartered in 1969, our Association’s 1,200+ REALTORS® are a proud part of the 36,000+ members of Tennessee REALTORS® and of the 1.5 million+ members of NAR, all working to serve the public and protect the rights of America’s property owners. EMTAR members are known not only for their unmatched real estate excellence and high ethical standards, but also for being generous, hospitable, others-focused, loyal, hardworking, and eager to help wherever and whenever help is needed.