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Don't Wait Until Spring to Sell Your Home

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Real Estate Agent with Windermere Real Estate - Utah

The Holidays are upon us once again.  The first snow is on the ground, the smell of cinnamon apple cider and the sound of Holiday cheer is all around.  Some of the things you planned on doing this year may have gone by the wayside too- like putting your house on the market.

Maybe you are thinking you should wait until spring.  Well, that might not be the best thing to do, and here are 11 great reasons why you should sell your home during the Holiday Season.

  1. 90 Percent of home buyers begin their home shopping online.  Less people are out driving looking at neighborhoods.
  2. People who look for a home during the holidays seem to be serious buyers.  If they are out there looking now, it means they are looking to buy.
  3. Buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the holiday months and less competition, which means more potential for your home to be viewed and more money for you.
  4. Since the supply of new listings dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home.  Less demand means less money for you.
  5. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax purposes
  6. Buyers may be more emotional during the holidays, so they are more likely to pay closer to your asking price
  7. Houses feel and show better when decorated for the holiday
  8. In areas where there are winter activities to be had, such as ski areas, visitors may be interested in looking at a second home or a good deal to set up a vacation rental.
  9. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showing during the six or seven days of 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 a opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring when many more houses are on the market for less money!  This will allow you to sell high and buy low!
Posted by

Mark Quaintance

GRI, e-Pro, SFR

(801)485-3151

(801)230-2607

www.MyWasatchHome.com

 

 

 

Tod Hunt
Hunt For Homes, LLC - Medford, OR
Your real estate advocate

Mark,

All great points and well worth remembering not only as a seller but as a Realtor looking for listings. Most folks don't want to be bothered with adding one more intrusion into their lives when they are already stressed by all that the holidays bring. But adding a little extra cash to their Christmas stockings may bring them holiday cheer in the new year if they see the value of listing now.

Tod Hunt, Broker  The Atlas Group  Medford, OR

 

Dec 16, 2010 05:30 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Mark,

Great point aboout buyers looking during the holidays as being serious about buying.  All the best for the holiday season and the year ahead.  A

Dec 21, 2010 04:54 PM