5 Reasons to Sell Now!

Deciding to sell your home in the Bordeaux region, or even a second home can be a huge decision. After such an unprecedented year in 2020, many homeowners are watching and waiting, assessing the luxury real estate market in the South West of France to decide whether now is the best time to take the plunge. 

The truth is, there is no perfect time to sell. Like many real estate markets springtime is typically a popular buying and selling period for luxury Bordeaux real estate, but if you’re doubting whether or not to put your property onto the market, have a read of these “5 reasons to consider selling now”.

  1. Spring is here!

The South West of France is renowned for stunning countryside, historical architecture, pleasant climate and, of course, rolling vine clad hills. The warmer weather is upon us and the landscape is beginning to change; from daisy-covered parkland, to blossoming trees, Spring is certainly in the air. For many of our clients, April and May can be a wonderful time of year to showcase their property in the best light ahead of the dryer months. Once you have decided to put your home up for sale, it can take a week or two to prepare your property and administration, so acting now will mean ‘hitting the market’ at the peak and best possible time. Buyers tend to focus on the springtime also so that they can enjoy their new home in the summer.

  1. House-hunters are always looking 

When house-hunters in the Bordeaux region decide to buy, they scan the market place day-in-day-out looking for that dream property. In the luxury residential market, we don’t see vast peaks and troughs throughout the seasons. At Maxwell-Baynes/Christie’s International Real Estate in France, we have over 5,000 active clients looking to buy luxury real estate in the Gironde, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Dordogne, Lot et Garonne and Gers. When a luxury property comes to market, we typically have a portfolio of potential clients we can match to our vendors. Wind, rain or shine, house-buyers for luxury real estate in the South West of France are out there searching. 

  1. Get a head start vs your competition

To stand out vs the crowd, listing your property onto the French real estate market in April is often a way of beating the competition. With many French buyers travelling during vacation time and international home owners typically visiting in the summer months, selling now means you’ll get a head start. 

When you do find your buyer, the process during Spring can typically move along more quickly than in the busier summer months. Which means you might be handing over your keys sooner than you thought!

  1. Pent up demand for Bordeaux region luxury real estate

The pandemic has and continues to throw unexpected challenges our way. In the Bordeaux luxury real estate sector we continue to see buyers seeking homes in more rural locations, with more space and outdoor living potential.  The South West of France has proved popular; the appeal of Bordeaux itself as well as excellent travel links and coastal/country connections, demand is high. 

The travel restrictions are yet to be lifted across the globe, but there is hope that come summer, international clients will be able to visit France. By marketing your property now, international clients can shortlist and pinpoint the homes they intend to visit, once travel is permitted. In some cases, buyers have purchased properties ‘unseen’ via virtual tours and visits. Many clients wanted to complete a sale in the coming months so that they can reap the benefits of their new home when they can travel.  

  1. Make a change 

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is to seize the day and act now. “Carpe Diem.” Many clients have taken the opportunity to change their lives for the better – selling up, starting a new business, winemaking, upgrading, downsizing, relocating, moving closer to family or friends. Whatever your motivation, it’s a great time to realise your dreams.  Furthermore, interest rates are at historic lows providing attractive lending packages for buying luxury real estate in the Bordeaux region.

How can we help?

Finding a professional real estate agent is the key to your success. A reputable agent, aligned to your objectives and who you trust to navigate you through the sale process will make selling your home as hassle-free as possible. House buying and selling can be a stressful, complicate process, but it needn’t be. Use an agent with the skills and knowledge needed to sell your property. 

From how to showcase your home in the best possible way, maximising curb appeal or selling your home confidentially, your agent can support you with your property requirements. If you’d like a free valuation or to chat with one of our luxury residential experts, please get in touch.

Email: info@maxwellbaynes.com

Phone: +33 (0)5 57 84 08 82