The weather is changing, Pumpkin Pie Blizzards are back at DQ and the stores are starting to stock Christmas items...fall is here! This time of year can be a scary period for homeowners that are on the fence about whether to sell their house or not. Well, I have 11 good reasons why you SHOULD list your house for sale during the holidays. Remember buyers purchase homes ALL year including during the holiday months.
11. You may have a greater opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring and will put you in a better spot to purchase a home for less money.
10. Sell now for more money and delay the closing until early next year if possible!
9. You can still restrict showings of your house during the six or seven days around the holidays.
8. January is traditionally the month where employees start new jobs and may need to purchase a home prior to January in preparation for their transfer.
7. There are buyers that need to purchase before the end of the year due to tax reasons.
6. Buyers have an increased time to look for a house during the holidays than they typically do during the work week with the added holidays breaks.
5. Buyers may be more emotionally excited during the holidays therefore are more likely to pay your asking price.
4. Decorated houses for the holidays show better.
3. There will be less demand for your particular house since the supply of houses dramatically increases in January. Less inventory means a better price for your home!!
2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from and again....less competition means more money in your pocket.
Here is the absolute, number one reason to list your house during the holiday...
1. People that are looking for houses to purchase during the holidays are much more serious buyers!!
The fall and winter months are excellent times to get your house list for sale and sold. Visit this link to receive a free electronic book on how to get your house ready for sale. Have a great fall and don't be afraid to get further advice on whether you are a in place to list your house for sale.
