Today, I have a list of 11 great reasons to put your house on the market this holiday season.
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The holidays are just around the corner. There are 11 reasons why it’s important to list your home during the holidays, especially if you are motivated to sell your home.
1. Buyers are more serious this time of year. There won’t be any tire-kickers going through two feet of snow in terrible weather to look at homes. The buyers who are out there are not going to waste your time; they are serious about making a purchase.
2. There will be fewer homes on the market, which means you will have less competition. Less competition leads to higher demand for your house, which will naturally allow you to get more money.
3. There will be less demand for your home in January when inventory goes up, which will mean less money for you at that time.
Today, I have a list of 11 great reasons to put your house on the market this holiday season.
4. Houses show better when they are decorated for the holidays.
5. Buyers tend to make more emotional decisions during the holidays. They are thinking about being with their friends and family in the new home. As a result, they tend to make emotional decisions when choosing a home.
6. Buyers have more time to look at homes during the holidays than they do during the normal work week. If buyers have time off, they are looking at properties.
7. Some buyers need to buy before the end of the year for tax reasons. People might be buying an investment property. They may need to do a 1031 exchange and move money from one investment into your property before the end of the year.
8. Relocation buyers need to move before January 1. Since relocation buyers need to start their new jobs in January, they need to close and be in the house in December. If your house is not on the market, you will miss those relocation buyers. It’s advantageous to have your house on the market during the holiday season because you might get that corporate relocation buyer who has to make a purchase before January 1.
9. You can restrict showings during the holidays. If you have family over for Thanksgiving or the holidays, you do not have to show your home on those days. We can schedule more efficient showings on other days for serious buyers so you don’t have to worry about hosting the holiday celebration and making your home available to buyers at the same time.
10. You can sell now and delay the closing. You don’t have to close in November or December; you can close at the end of December and have a delayed possession period. We can also delay closing until January or February so that you don’t have to move during the holidays.
11. By selling now, you will be a non-contingent buyer in the spring. You won’t have to wait for your current home to sell before you can buy a new one in the spring market. Plus, you can also sell high during the winter, when inventory is low, and buy low in the spring. Once inventory goes up, you will have more options and can get a better deal.
As you can see, putting your home on the market during the holiday season comes with a number of benefits. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!
