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Selling Your Home in Newburgh NY During the Holidays?

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A Great Time to Sell Your Home

Santa in a Newburgh NY ChimneyAre you thinking of Selling Your Newburgh NY Home during the holidays? Don't hesitate, it may be a better idea than you thought! Many clients ask the question about when is the best time to sell their home. My answer really depends on individual circumstances. I believe that if you are looking to sell your home you must have a reason for doing so. Choosing  when to sell by a specific season is not the answer.

You may be under the impression that selling during the holiday season and the winter is not the best time?  Think again…..

  1. Buyers are more likely to be serious around the holidays. IF they are shopping now during a busy time of year… they need to buy a home. The result?  Motivated buyers that will tour your home. Less “lookers” and more buyers can make it easier for you to schedule showings.

  2. Your home needs to be in tip top shape for showings. Now that the holidays are here, you have already made the transformation to reflect the holiday spirit. As long as you don’t overdo it, the decorations can be a great way to say “home” to new buyers.

  3. Inventory drops during the holidays. Yes… many people just don’t want the interruptions that can happen during the holidays.  Lucky YOU…. less homes for sale that a motivated buyer has to tour. Less choices for the buyer means that you have a better chance of having your home viewed and get an offer.

Listing your home now will allow me to showcase your home on the Internet during the holidays. Many people are home and will spend time on the computer viewing which homes they want to see.  Buyers thinking of putting things off until after the holidays can see your home and make the decision early. Maybe you thought that waiting until after the holidays would be an easier time.. but as the old saying goes.. “There is no time like the present”.  Why not let your home BE their holiday “present”. Your present? The sign that says SOLD.

List your home now and be ready to begin the New Year ahead of your competition

Call or Email Me Now for an appointment now.

Janis Borgueta is a Realtor in Newburgh NY. Her blog is about living, working and Real Estate in The Hudson Valley. If you would like more information about Real Estate in Newburgh NY and Living in the Hudson Valley, please subscribe to this blog. When you are looking to buy a new home, Search the MLS for New Homes in Newburgh NY. We have homes for sale in Newburgh NY.

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Comments(16)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Janis....sooner rather than later is the best time to sell your home....we know that there is a shortage of listings today, but we don't know what the future may hold....

Dec 12, 2012 09:03 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

IMHO there is no bad time to sell or buy a home, there are needs and reasons on both sides...............have at it folks.

Dec 12, 2012 09:11 PM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Janis, "It's beginning to look allot like listings" at least that's what we want during the holiday season, your blog is sure to catch some curious minds thinking about selling during the holiday season and yes it might be the perfect time to list your home, Buyers are serious if looking in December.

Dec 12, 2012 09:15 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Janis, selling a home in the northeast happens all year round, with XMAS and the winter holiday season being a great time for serious buyers!

Dec 12, 2012 09:17 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Barbara- SO true! Inventory is down. I have a client coming next week and she picked four homes to tour.. I have to call her today and tell  her that three are already gone...=(

Roger.. YOU are right.. there is NO time like the present.. when you gotta move.. its time!

Yes Bob.. True that I have some serious lookers.. and not much inventory

Joanna.. It does happen that people think that it is a bad time .. but there are buyers.. and some will have to wait or choose from what is available.. others will rent.. and there goes the sale of "your" home!

Dec 12, 2012 09:34 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Janis, I have not seen a slow-down of buyer traffic - just the opposite and there are not enough listings to show. Beautifully decorated homes are so inviting and the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies makes buyers want to linger.

Dec 12, 2012 10:51 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I got a call this morning asking if now is a good time for Selling an Albuquerque home. YES! So this afternoon off I go for a listing appointment. YES now is a great time to sell your home across the country!

Dec 13, 2012 01:21 AM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Good Afternoon  Janis Borgueta,

Interesting article on selling your home in Newburgh NY during the holidays, sounds like you're the NY realtor to see. Keep up the good work. Have a nice week.

Dec 13, 2012 02:22 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Andrea.. who would have thought that the inventory would be so depleted? and cookies.. YUM.. a good combination for getting people motivated to purchase a home.

Yes JOHN.. that is a great thing!

Thanks Will.. great time to buy or sell a home.

Dec 13, 2012 05:54 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Janis what great advice hope your sellers are listening because Spring will be here in no time and then the competition will be intense!

Dec 13, 2012 08:56 AM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

So many good reasons to sell your home during the holidays ... some sellers may not realize!  And, I love your play on the word 'present' ... very clever, Janis :)

Dec 13, 2012 01:00 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Thanks Endre.. Spring?? OH no... time seems to be rushing by!!

Carie.. Yes.. it is a good time to sell your home.. 

Dec 14, 2012 12:26 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Less competition and only serious buyers....win win if you ask me!  I listed my home the week before Christmas last year and I would do it again!

Dec 16, 2012 10:21 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Yes Sharon.. it really does make sense!! People think it will be too much of a hassle.. but it is well worth it!

Dec 16, 2012 11:02 AM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I've written several contracts under the glow of the Seller's Christmas tree -  TODAY is the best day to list a home for sale!

Dec 30, 2012 11:39 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

You are right Susan!! I was certainly busy this holiday season with buyers and sellers.

Dec 30, 2012 12:58 PM