submit that contract before Christmas Eve!

At this time of year, when people have a hundred things happening, is a great time to submit that contract! Chances are unless you are paying cash, you probably won't close til Jan or February anyways. A lot of people would like to know their home sale is locked up by the New Year. As a result they might move on their price in order to lock that up. Its worth a try and if they don't play ball you can wait a month or 2.