Should you sell your property this fall or hold out for the spring rush? In this episode of Lease it or List it, hosts Savannah Dunn and Glynn Crutsinger weigh the actual financial differences between fall and spring real estate markets versus the hidden carrying costs of waiting . They also break down alternative real estate strategies, including dual-listing for lease or sale, long-term leasing as an exit strategy, and navigating tenant-occupied sales without taking a massive financial hit . Tune in to discover why traditional timing advice fails in a shifting buyer's market and how to choose the right move for your bottom line .

Contact:

Savannah: https://www.dunnrealtygrouptx.com/

Glynn: https://www.rpmonesource.com/

• Spring Premiums vs. Carrying Costs: While homes sold in March historically net about 3% more than in October, waiting six months can easily eat up those gains through ongoing mortgage payments, HOA fees, insurance, and utilities .

• The Danger of Waiting in a Flat Market: Delaying a sale until spring doesn't guarantee higher prices . Recent market trends show sellers losing significant equity over the winter due to dropping comps .

• Leasing as an Exit Strategy: When home sales stall, pivoting to a 12- to 18-month lease allows owners to cover costs and wait out unfavorable economic cycles before attempting to sell again .

• The Hidden Cost of "Instant Cash" Offers: When you sell to cash buyers for convenience, you might find yourself losing between 15% and 30% of your home's value. This is often due to hidden fees, repair costs, and deductions for full-price contractors from a home's value after hidden fees, repairs, and full-price contractor deductions .

• Managing Tenanted Sales: Selling a home with a tenant in place can make it a bit tricky for buyers to secure financing. You might consider waiting until the lease ends, negotiating a buyout with the tenant, or focusing your marketing efforts on investors who are more familiar with such situations.

• Dual Listing Options: Property owners can explore simultaneous listing for sale and for rent to keep their options open, provided they carefully manage potential contract conflicts .
  
  

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