Wondering about the wisdom of taking a home off for the market for Christmas
As Christmas approaches there are less homes on the market…. Who wants people going into your home while you are getting ready for the holiday? Your family is coming…. You have presents to wrap…. Parties to go to and make…. The holiday is a lot of work! The holiday is also a lot of fun! Who wants to show or buy houses now?
I have sold homes….One on Christmas eve…. I have a listing at 105 E. Bridgewater Ct., Boise, ID 83706 …. Since I have exactly one listing left and I cannot put up directional signs in the neighborhood, I have been opening it up for 3 weeks running….In preparation of the open house I prepared a list of homes in the area for sale… On Dec. 4 there were 12 homes in the subdivision for sale… On Dec. 11 there were 10 homes for sale in the subdivision… On Dec. 18 there were 7 homes for sale in the subdivision…. Some went pending other listings were cancelled…. So what does it mean to the seller?
There are less houses to choose from! You might just get the best Christmas present of all… A good offer on your home…. I just had an offer on Saturday on Bridgewater! We are now $1500 apart… I think we will settle…. If I had pulled the listing because we were getting close to Christmas I wouldn’t have the offer… My seller would still be wondering…
Remember the movie “ Miracle on 34th ST”? What is a better present to give your family than a home to celebrate the holidays in… Some people are still looking…. If you can bear the intrusion on your holiday keep your home on the market!
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