BENEFIT OF LISTING YOUR HOME IN HOLIDAY SEASON

We all usually assume that summers and spring are the best seasons to list your home as Winters/Holiday would be probably slow season. The holiday season from November to January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market but do not let this discourage you. The holiday season has its own benefits when it comes to listing your home. Let us discuss those benefits here.

·         Less Competition: Thanks to reduced competition, potential buyers and the warmth of holiday homes, the housing market doesn’t come to a freeze during the holidays. You’re not the only homeowner who’s considered taking your home off the market during the holidays—most don’t want the hassle. And most new sellers will decide to wait until the first of the year or even springtime to put their homes up for sale. Fewer homes for sale is a great reason why you may elect to list your home during the holidays.  This is especially true if your home is similar to many of the homes in your neighborhood.

·         Home Looks Better: Emotion plays a huge role in which home a buyer purchases, and you can capitalize on that by making your home cozy and cheery during showings. Tasteful decorations and a minimum of clutter will allow buyers to see their own families celebrating the holidays in your home next year.

·         Low Interest Rate: Continued low interest rates and the approach of the end of a financial year may also work in your favor.  Some people are driven by tax strategies or personal goals to go under contract or make a large purchase before year end.

·         Motivated Buyers: Only serious buyers look for a home during this time.  Most November-December home shoppers need a home now.  These are motivated buyers.