Winter months are historically known for slower home sales however this year may be the year that sales increase from the past sales of December. With low rates and fair pricing a serious buyer may conitinue his search for a home purchase. It will be less likely the buyer will be in a bidding war on the property and most serious sellers will realize the buyers value of being a ready, willing and able buyer.
Internet home searches also advance the capability for the buyer to preview properties for sale prior to making a committment to visit the home. This trend may cause more buyers to limit their homes searches so when they visit a home the interest is increased for the seller. One able home buyer is worth more than 20 buyers coming to an open house. Although an open house can be good for showings it does not mean that all buyers showing up at your door can actually purchase the property. With a caller you can do a quick prequalification of the buyers motives and ability to purchase. With an open house it is difficult to distinguish the good buyer from those just looking for decorating ideas.
