Good question and one I here frequently from friends and clients alike.  Here are the numbers from the last two years in Seattle:

Granted the last two years have not been what you might call typical in Seattle, but a few truisms are indicated by the graph. 

First of all there is a significant drop off in activity in the winter.  If you think about it, this one is fairly obvious.  No one likes to shop for a house or move in the winter.  It’s cold and wet and there are a million other distractions what with the holiday’s and all.  Many buyer’s and agent disappear for December and January and reimerge closer to Valentine’s Day.

What this means for you, is that Winter represents the best buying time.  less competition and more desparation on the part of sellers makes winter a fantastic time to buy.  

Mind you that with less inventory you may not be able to find the exact place you want.  Many home sellers are instructed by their agents to take their home off the market during the dark months and come back on in the spring. 

Even so, for my money, winter is the best time for buyers.

Give me a call if you need help:

Rob Graham, Accredited Buyer’s Representative

Windermere Real Estate

206-321-6349

robgraham@windermere.com

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