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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

October 23, 2022 01:58 PM

Several times this week, I have been asked if it is a good idea to take the house off the market or if this is the time to sell. It's not Spring but guess what? Homes sell every day of every month.

The most asked question is: should we take our house off the market in November and December? Should we wait til after the New Year to sell?

Listings at this time of the year make sense for a few reasons...less competition, and buyers, at this time, are more serious. People move during the holidays when schools and universities are on break. There are still more buyers than homes for sale. Some want or need to move before the end of the year.

Your house may not sell at this time of the year, but it definitely won't sell if you take it off the market.

Go ahead and plan New Year's in a new home.

Let's talk about buying or selling a home

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - regardless of the year, this seems to be a commonly asked question. As agents, preparation is key. Always. When questions are raised. Be ready to listen, discuss and answer the client.

Oct 23, 2022 02:36 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
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Thanks, Michael Jacobs, it is a frequent question we get, and it takes an answer each time. The best time to sell is when you and your house are ready. The calendar does not make the decision.

Oct 23, 2022 02:42 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Well said. You are so right that a home will not sale if taken off the market, Margaret!

Oct 23, 2022 03:50 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
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Emily Medvec

eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM

Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Sellers need to be reminded of common sense! Buyer move every day! And yes, if it is not on the market it will still be their home! As always Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 love your wisdom!

Oct 23, 2022 04:58 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
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Pikesville, MD

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Good to see you Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Oct 23, 2022 05:30 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...

St. George, UT
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Thank you, Emily Medvec. It is always a pleasure to see you.

Oct 23, 2022 05:32 PM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Margaret - your last statement says it all, It won't sell if you take it off the market. I bought my first condo at this time and moved in on December 15.

Oct 24, 2022 04:19 AM

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Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

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Grant Schneider, We also bought in the fall of the year. And it won't sell if not on the market.

Oct 25, 2022 09:01 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Margaret,
That was a common question to me as well. I sold many homes during the holiday season. I remember selling one on Christmas eve. We bought the home I am in now in the month of December.

Oct 24, 2022 05:03 AM

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Carol Williams, Many of us have sold on just about every holiday and in every kind of weather.

Oct 25, 2022 09:02 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

It's absolutely true that it won't sell if it's not on the market!

Oct 24, 2022 05:07 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
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Well, it won't, Kat Palmiotti

Oct 25, 2022 09:03 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

People have asked that question often over the years and it's quite opposite here in PHX as the high end market does slow down a LOT during the summer months but cranks back up in the fall. Lots of winter visitors are coming back to the Valley of the Sun and we love it!

Oct 24, 2022 11:00 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
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Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, Phoenix Broker Again, proving that real estate is local! Always good to see you.

Oct 25, 2022 09:04 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Margaret I completely agree. Also Buyers who are looking to purchase a home this time of the year are serious Buyers who want to get things done quickly.

Oct 24, 2022 11:14 AM

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Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

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George Souto Serious buyers at this time in our areas. And many want to settle by the end of the year.

Oct 25, 2022 09:05 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I am often reminded that I put my own home into contract late on a Christmas Eve night. You are right about there being less competition in November and December.

Oct 24, 2022 07:27 PM

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Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Margaret, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!

Oct 24, 2022 07:28 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

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Less competition in the winter in this area, for sure. Thanks for the feature Myrl Jeffcoat

Oct 25, 2022 09:06 AM

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