Fall in Love with Longmont: Why Autumn May Be a Better Time to Sell Than You Think

There’s a long-standing perception in real estate that once summer ends, the market winds down. After more than two decades selling homes in our area, I can tell you: that’s not necessarily true. In fact, summer can bring its own lull. Between vacations, kids being out of school, travel and simply enjoying everything Colorado has to offer, buyers and sellers can become distracted. Then Labor Day arrives, routines return, and something interesting happens: people get serious again.

September, October and even early November can be some very productive months in real estate. Buyers who are looking during this time often have a reason to move, and sellers may face less competition than they would during the traditional spring market.

Once Thanksgiving arrives, things typically begin to quiet down. The holidays take over, schedules fill up and real estate moves a little further down the priority list. But before then? Fall can be a wonderful window.

And then, of course, there’s Colorado weather.

I have tracked something throughout my career that still makes me laugh: I can’t remember ever writing an offer on a house on a cold, snowy, cloudy day when you couldn’t see the mountains. Apparently, we Coloradans like to fall in love with a house when the sun is shining! Luckily, our Front Range weather gives us plenty of beautiful fall days. October can be spectacular here, and homes can show beautifully with changing leaves, cooler temperatures and those incredible blue Colorado skies.

Longmont Is Having a Moment

There’s another reason I remain optimistic about our local real estate market: people continue to discover what those of us who live here already know. Travel + Leisure recently named Longmont one of its 10 Best Places to Live in Colorado, highlighting our combination of small-town charm, modern conveniences, Rocky Mountain views, strong local economy, schools, downtown, restaurants, breweries and outdoor lifestyle. We are officially on the map.

And we’re not just attracting new residents. We’re attracting innovation and jobs.

Aerospace and defense company Ursa Major recently opened a new 25,000-square- foot manufacturing facility in Longmont, expanding its avionics and in-space propulsion operations. The facility has capacity for more than 125 employees and is part of a much larger Colorado expansion.

Then there’s Dark Moon Designs, a Longmont scenic design and fabrication studio creating incredible sets and installations that have appeared at Coachella, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Austin City Limits and the Hollywood Bowl.

Think about that for a minute. Work being created right here in Longmont is showing up on some of the biggest stages in the world.

That’s the Longmont I love.

We have agriculture and aerospace. Historic homes and cutting-edge businesses. Artists, entrepreneurs, engineers, families and people who simply want a little more room to breathe while staying connected to Boulder and Denver.

So, Should You Wait Until Spring?

Not necessarily.

Higher interest rates have certainly changed the real estate market, and today’s buyers are more thoughtful and price-conscious. But people don’t stop getting married, changing jobs, having babies, downsizing, investing or moving to Colorado because it’s October.

Real estate is ultimately driven by life.

If you’re considering selling, the best time isn’t automatically spring. It’s when your home is properly prepared, beautifully presented, strategically priced and you’re personally ready for the move.

And sometimes, that perfect time happens to come with golden leaves, crisp mornings and a really great view of the mountains.

With the season change and perhaps some motivation from this article, don’t hesitate to call me! Let’s Connect!