Many people are hesitant to list their homes during the holiday season for fear it won't sell, or because they don't want to disrupt their family routines during the holidays.
We're here to give you 11 big reasons to consider listing your home for sale during the holiday season.
Let's count up to the top reason and start with reason #11.
11) By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring when many more houses will be on the market; creating more competition and selling for less as a result. Listing now means you have a better opportunity to sell higher and then buy low.
10) You can sell now for more money and Homes by Ash will negotiate and arrange for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year.
9) You can still restrict showings during this time of year to avoid unwanted interruptions during holiday celebrations or family time.
8) January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs and job transfers. This means more opportunity to capture transferees who cannot wait until spring to buy a home.
7) Capture the segment of people who are in a position of having to purchase a piece of property before year-end for tax purposes.
6) Home buyers this time of year have more time to shop for a new home with holiday time off from work versus traditional work weeks.
5) Buyers are more emotional during the holidays and more motivated. Because of this reason they are typically more apt to pay your asking price in fear of losing out on something they really want.
4) Homes show better when tastefully decorated for the holidays. That extra "twinkle" distracts the eye from other minor blemishes and pulls on the emotions of the home buyer.
3) There are less homes listed during the holidays versus January - March which means less competition for your home.
2) Buyers have less competition to choose from during the holidays versus the timeframe between January and March.
BUT, THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR LISTING DURING THE HOLIDAYS...
1) Buyers shopping for a home during the holiday season are more motivated and serious about home buying. And, because we've already established these serious buyers have less competition to choose from, this means you have more control over the negotiations.
If you, or anyone you know is looking at selling their home, will be relocating (locally or nationally), or need to invest, the Homes by Ash team is here to help and welcome the opportunity to guide you to real estate success.
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