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11 Reasons to List During the Holidays

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Prudential California Realty

1. People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers! 

2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you! 

3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there  will be less demand for your particular home!  Less demand means less money for you! 

4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays! 

5. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price! 

6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during a working week! 

7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons! 

8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs.  Since transferees cannot wait until Spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture that market! 

9. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during 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 an 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!

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Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Okay, Marco... correct me if I am wrong, but we are about 10 or so days from Spring ;-)

Mar 13, 2011 06:30 AM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Isn't the timing for this a bit out of whack? Seems 3-4 months late or 8-9 months early. 

Mel

Mar 13, 2011 06:32 AM
Rob Magnotta
Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR - Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist

I'm with Melissa on this one... great post, but sometime around October or early November maybe? (I agree with most of your points, though :-)

Mar 13, 2011 06:33 AM
Marco Rufo
Prudential California Realty - Pacific Palisades, CA

Hi everyone, thanks for your comments, yes the ideal time would be 3-4 months ago; but keep in mind this can apply to the remaining holidays this year, does not need to be Christmas.

Mar 13, 2011 06:44 AM