A lot of people frequently take their homes off the market through the winter months, waiting to find a buyer until spring. Have you thought about selling your home during the holiday season?
There are always buyers in the market for a home. Most sellers will take their home off the market until spring, thinking it will be busier. Visitors on vacation, as well as those traveling back to Smith Mountain Lake to visit loved ones during the holidays, could be seriously thinking about moving back.
If you're ready to sell your Smith Mountain Lake home, here are a couple of tips to remember. First, don’t set arbitrary time limits, or decline showings. At this time of year, buyers are serious about purchasing. The more you show your home, the more likely you are going to find the right buyer – right now.
When decorating, think minimal. Make sure to remove items from the room when adding decorations, and consider the placement of your tree. You don’t want your rooms to appear significantly smaller, as this can be a deciding factor when purchasing a home. Buyers expect to see decorations, but remember – it’s all about perception.
For those who are viewing homes, be considerate; realize that you could track mud and snow into a seller's home. Remove your shoes or boots when viewing a home, or cover them with plastic or disposable booties.
Selling or buying a home during the holiday season can be a challenge. For the serious seller, however, now could be the ideal time to have your Smith Mountain Lake home on the market.
If you live in the area and are looking to sell your home, or if you’re looking to move to the Smith Mountain Lake area, contact Vicki Millehan. She's your local real estate expert, and she wants to help you take the challenge out of the holidays.
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