The holiday season is rarely the time of year where people are thinking of moving. Selling a home can be a stressful undertaking and most people are in too good of spirits to interrupt their holiday cheer. The general consensus seems to be that the real estate market is extremely slow this time of year. In fact, popular belief would say that attempting to sell a home in the months from November through January is a poor decision. However, there are many factors that contribute to the benefits of selling a home during the holiday season, a time where competition is low and morale is high. If you are considering putting your home on the market, now may actually be an advantageous time to do so.
Are you on the fence about the right time to put your home up for sale? Take a look at the following benefits to selling a home during the holiday season this year:
- Much less competition, since the majority of sellers place their home on the market during the spring or summer months
- Buyers are motivated during this time of year
- Purchasing a home is a very emotional decision and a home decorated for the holidays will entice buyers
- The international buyers’ market continues to grow, making the holiday season prime time to take advantage of visitors here on vacation
- Statistics point to a surge in online searches for homes during the holidays
- You can likely schedule more showings during time off and therefore reach a larger audience
- Home sales in the winter have been known to be faster and more profitable than during other times of the year
- The end of the year often marks a time for new jobs and relocation
No matter what your personal situation may be, there are absolutely benefits to listing your house right now. Even if you are simply considering entering the real estate market, we recommend contacting our office to ensure that you are in the strongest possible position prior to signing a contract.
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