To make the process a little bit easier, many hopeful buyers spend the winter and spring months searching online, with goals of purchasing their dream cottage in time to enjoy it through summer ahead.
Further, sellers may be more motivated to sell in the winter. In fact, they might even be amenable to below-list offers during this season. All this said, there are a handful of disadvantages to be aware of before spring's thaw. Let's take a quick review of these, so you're armed and ready for your search.To begin, due diligence is more difficult before the warm weather has settled in.
The first step starts at home, when you're searching online for potential properties. On the MLS or realtor.ca, ensure you review all available media; check if summer photos and or/exterior video and drone footage is included, as these can provide a sense of a property's topography and shoreline characteristics .If you do plan to view a cottage property in person during snowy or wet weather, it might be helpful to bring along snow pants, winter boots or rain boots, and even snow shoes.