11 Reasons A Seller Should List During The Holidays!

If you are thinking of taking your home off the market for the holidays, or waiting until January to list,  you may want to re-think that decision!  I have written offers on New Year’s Eve for buyers relocating that need to find a house for their new job starting the next week.  I’ve shown property before and after Christmas, when a lot of other sellers have taken their homes off he market,and inventory is scarce.  The good news is buyers are still out there looking and you don’t want to miss out on showings! Here are the top 11 reasons to list in December…

11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low.

10. You can sell now for more money and possibly ask for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year.

9. Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the Holidays.

8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transfers cannot wait until Spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the Holidays to capture the market.

7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.

6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during a work week.

5. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price.

4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays.         

3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home.

2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means a better chance of selling for you!

And the number one reason why your seller should list during the Holidays …

1. People who look for homes during the Holidays are more serious buyers!

If they are out in colder weather, away from family gatherings, you know they are very serious and not just wasting everyone’s time! There are many buyers who lost out in multiple offer situations that are still ready, willing and able to purchase now…they are looking at new listings every day, watching for the perfect house! Make sure your home is included in their search!