This is the time of year when a lot of people will take their homes off the market. While that may be a good strategy for some, I am going to share why it is beneficial to list your home over the holidays:
1. Quantity vs. Quality- I am talking about buyers. If your home is listed during the holidays, you
may have less traffic, but the buyers that come for a visit are usually serious buyers.
2. LESS INVENTORY ON THE MARKET- This means less competition for you! A lot of sellers during
this time take their homes off the market until spring. If you list now, you may be one
of five in a buyer's criteria search, rather than one of thirty later.
3. Holiday decorations- Your house will show well and evoke emotions when it is tastefully
decorated for the holidays. Caution- Don't overdo the decorations and knick-knacks-
Keep it simple.
4. Relocation- Just like summer, this is a popular time for people to relocate for new jobs
for the new year. Families with children sometimes choose the holidays to relocate
before the new semester at school begins.
5. Taxes- Some buyers will want to buy for tax purposes before the end of the year. With
the The New Tax Credit Extension, buyers will want to get a start on finding a home before the
deadline.
Bonus reasons:
- Great Service- Since holiday time is typically slower for house sales, you should get excellent service from your Realtor (always!!!), lender, Title Company, Inspector, etc...
- Some buyers rarely get time off, and now have time to do serious home hunting.
- If your home might be a short sale, the buyer needs more time to meet the deadline for the New Tax Credit Extension.
- Mortgage rates are still at historic lows for buyers.
Also, remember that you have the ability to restrict showings for a couple of days if you are having guests, a party, etc...
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Kristi DeFazio is a Realtor in Colorado Springs with RE/MAX Advantage. If you would like information about buying or selling real estate in Colorado Springs, give Kristi a call at 719-459-5468. Search the entire MLS at http://www.servingincoloradosprings.com Get information about HUD homes at Kristi's personal site http://www.kristidefazio.com
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