Don’t let anyone tell you that you shouldn’t list your home to sell during the holiday period and to wait until Spring – it’s simply not true! The most expensive home I ever sold, sold in November with a January close date! Here are 10 reasons why you shouldn’t wait until Spring, plus check out this study that confirms winter is the best time!
1.There are fewer homes for buyers to look at during the holidays which means less competition for you … less competition equals more money!
2. After the holidays the supply of listings increases substantially which creates competition for your home … more competition equals less money!
3. While there may be less buyers out there, people who look for a home during the holidays are serious … they are ready to buy! They may need to move quickly if they are relocating to the area.
4. Many buyers have more time to look for property during the holidays (as opposed to a normal work week).
5. Some buyers have to buy before the end of the year for tax reasons. Capitalize on this!
6. January is traditionally the month new employees begin new jobs. Those relocating may not be able to wait until Spring to start looking for their new home.
7. Your home shows better when decorated for the holidays! It is already staged. Avoid items with religious themes so you don’t offend any potential buyers.
8. We can restrict the times your home is shown, so don’t worry about interruptions to your celebrations.
9. You can sell now for more money and not have to physically move until January or February … as opposed to just starting the whole process at that time.
10. By selling now, you have the opportunity to be a buyer without being contingent on your home sale during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money. This may allow you to sell high and buy low!
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