Shoot Now, Sell Later: Why Waiting for Spring is a Mistake
Every year, I hear the same line: “We’ll wait until spring to list.”
I get it. Spring sounds perfect. Flowers bloom, birds chirp, and the market heats up. But here’s the problem: Canadian springs don’t look like postcards. They look like melting snow, muddy lawns, and dead gardens. Not exactly the vibe you want splashed across your listing photos.
The spring market doesn’t start in May—it usually kicks off in mid-February. January and February are the worst months to showcase your home. March, April, and May aren’t much better—brown grass, leafless trees, dirty streets. Not exactly “dream home” season.
Why Late Summer and Fall Are King
Right now—August and September—your house is at its peak.
The grass is lush.
The garden’s alive.
The trees give you privacy.
The pool’s open.
The sun’s doing its job.
Compare that to the gray mess of spring thaw, and the decision’s easy. Your home looks better now than it will when the market “officially” wakes up.
The Strategy: Shoot Now, List Later
Here’s the play:
Get exterior photos done now, while your home looks its best.
Hold onto those shots.
When spring rolls around and every other house looks washed-out, your listing shines.
That’s how you stand out. It’s not a trick, it’s just smart planning.
The Cost? Pennies.
An exterior shoot with my photographer runs just over a hundred bucks. That’s it. A couple of photos can separate you from the pack. I also have a guy who’ll give your lawn and garden a quick polish so it pops even more.
Small investment. Huge payoff.
Bottom Line
Don’t wait until everything’s dead to capture your home. Shoot now while it’s alive, and you’ll thank yourself later.
Ready to make your home look like the one buyers fight over? Let’s set up a shoot.
📞 Call me at (905) 464-0941
