11 Reasons to List During the Holidays
While many people assume the holidays aren’t an ideal time to sell, the truth is that this season offers unique advantages—here are 11 reasons why listing your home now can work strongly in your favor.
1. People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers!
2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidaysand less competition means more money for you!
3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there
will be less demand for your particular home! Less demand means less money for you!
4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays!
5. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, sothey are more likely to pay your price!
6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays thanthey do during a working week!
7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons!
8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transfereescannot wait until spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture that market!
9. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings
during the six or seven days during the Holidays!
10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or
extended occupancy until early next year!
11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer duringthe spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money!
This will allow you to sell high and buy low!
With these benefits on your side, listing during the holidays can help you attract serious buyers, stand out in the market, and start the new year with a successful sale.
