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You’re six weeks into 2024 and decide it’s time to sell – circumstances have changed, you’re looking for a treechange or maybe need the funds for a new business venture.So, is it best to start the process now and sell in Autumn? Or hold off until Spring, which is perceived to be ‘new house time’ for so many?<img alt="10-annand-place-wanniassa-act-2903-93518-image-0-20240213004742856125-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-annand-place-wanniassa-act-2903-93518-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">The reality is, there are a lot of people looking for a new home in Canberra right now. Ray White Canberra’s <a href="/agents/treston-bamber/">Treston Bamber</a> says 2500 people came through open homes in January as part of the agency’s Summer Showcase event.“There are plenty of buyers in the market now looking for their next home,” Treston says.“Which makes right now a great time to sell.”<a href="/agents/natalie-roberts/">Natalie Roberts</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/real-estate-shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Real Estate Shop</a> says Canberra’s Autumn colours make for “stunning photos”, while March is the last time you can truly show off a home that offers sunset views (thanks to daylight savings).<img alt="401-1-the-causeway-kingston-act-2604-91160-image-0-20231122221701117159-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/401-1-the-causeway-kingston-act-2604-91160-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800">But the Canberra long weekend, Easter and Anzac Day holidays can play a bit of havoc with sales and auction campaigns.Winter is a great option, she says.“In winter we typically see less stock in the market so there’s a chance to really take advantage of that as sellers as buyers have less houses to consider,” Natalie says.Treston agrees: “We sell a lot of homes in winter before our competition comes to market; particularly homes that have a northerly aspect, high EERs and are nice and cosy in the cooler months.”<img alt="14-attunga-place-cooma-nsw-2630-95120-image-0-20240213231739299565-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-attunga-place-cooma-nsw-2630-95120-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">If you’ve got a gorgeous garden, sell in Spring.“If you’re looking to be sold and settled before Christmas, the Spring timeline works well,” Treston says.Natalie: “Some buyers want to be in a new home before Christmas so they start looking in Spring which is one of the reasons buyers increase at this time of year.“The warmer weather gets everyone out and about. Interstate migration increases, with buyers hoping to settle before the new year.“But don’t forget you’ll have plenty of competition in Spring as a lot of other homes come to market then. You need to work harder to make your property stand out.”<img alt="8-buggy-crescent-mckellar-act-2617-95095-image-0-20240207220158712804-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-buggy-crescent-mckellar-act-2617-95095-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">The bottom line?“Consider the main features of your property: is there a pool, spa, fire pit, large outdoor space and what&#x27;s the heating and cooling?” Natalie says.“All of these considerations would point to the right time for a seller and their property. I think there are positives for all seasons. Generally speaking, we see more buyer demand at the start and end of the year.”Treston: “Think about when your property is going to look its absolute best and time your sale around that — if you have the luxury of time that is.”

Should I sell now or wait until Spring? Two agents weigh in

You’re scrolling through property listings on Zango and you come across a photo of a pooch among the pics. He’s a golden retriever, lazing on the large back deck of the home.Are you going to stop scrolling? Yes.Are you going to zoom in for a closer look and say ‘awwwwww’? Absolutely.Will you spend longer looking at that listing than the one before or after it? More than likely.That’s because you probably own a dog – 40 per cent of Australian households do – but even if you don’t, a picture of a pooch stops most people in their tracks.<img alt="71-jaeger-circuit-bruce-act-2617-88972-image-0-20231024023147692518-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/71-jaeger-circuit-bruce-act-2617-88972-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">From a marketing point of view, including your dogs in your photos makes total sense, says sales agent Sam McGregor. It could, in fact, give you a competitive edge.“You’re helping potential buyers picture their own pet playing in the backyard,” Sam says.“Or you’re giving them something to aspire to if they’ve always wanted a dog.”While dogs are common in stand-alone homes in the suburbs, if you’re selling in a dog-friendly apartment complex or have great amenities for pups near your home, you should always highlight that in a listing.<img alt="11-henry-street-cook-act-2614-87730-image-0-20231004214656426814-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-henry-street-cook-act-2614-87730-image-0-20.width-800.jpg" width="800">“It’s a big part of decision-making for the owners of dogs,” Sam says.“The same way we highlight amenities for children, like playgrounds and schools, families want their fur babies to be happy too.”Check out the pups proudly showing off the family home in these current listings:<h3 data-block-key="6ttbk"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/8-maurice-place-garran-act-2605-88221/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 Maurice Place, Garran</a></h3><img alt="8-maurice-place-garran-act-2605-88221-image-0-20231011231641080422-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1199" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-maurice-place-garran-act-2605-88221-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h3 data-block-key="15o3m"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/18-fairfield-street-crace-act-2911-89621/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18 Fairfield Street, Crace</a></h3><img alt="18-fairfield-street-crace-act-2911-89621-image-0-20231101220148976018-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-fairfield-street-crace-act-2911-89621-image.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h3 data-block-key="8c116"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-shearsby-crescent-yass-nsw-2582-89951/?imageIndex=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Shearsby Crescent, Yass</a></h3><img alt="1-shearsby-crescent-yass-nsw-2582-89951-image-0-20231107050147539355-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-shearsby-crescent-yass-nsw-2582-89951-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">

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Should I sell now or wait until Spring? Two agents weigh in

Should you let your pup star in your listing pics?