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Should I Keep My Home on the Market During the Holidays?

By Lora Pratt-Umbarger

Real Estate Agent with Exit Realty Partners

November 23, 2012 12:08 AM

This time of year I hear two common questions... Should I Keep My Home on the Market During the Holidays? Should I List My Home for Sale Now? I even hear real estate agents talk about this time of year like there is no activity... But be sure you take a look at the information below!

So you may be asking if you should keep your home on the market during the holiday season... or you may be wondering if you should list your home right now. THE ANSWER IS YES! Don't miss the buyers who continue to look AND purchase in the holiday months.

You can see from the graph below that our area doesn't have a sharp decline in sales at any time in the year. Sales for Coffee County TN area including Manchester TN and Tullahoma TN shown below from 2010-2012.

THERE IS GOOD NEWS IN THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET! For the EIGHTH consecutive month, sales are up year to date in 2012 vs. 2011 for Manchester, Tullahoma and the Coffee County area. What does that mean for you? Now is the time to think about buying and selling real estate in the Coffee County TN area. Give us a call today and take advantage of good prices and low interest rates!

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Edward & Celia Maddox

The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ

EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

We had a great December last year, so it does work in the holiday season.

Nov 23, 2012 12:09 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

Lora...I think the interesting fact is...fewer buyers may in fact be looking...but with reduced listing great balance exists for sellers.

Nov 23, 2012 12:11 AM

Winston Heverly

Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA

GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

The holiday is a time of distraction, but also a time of opportunity. I feel having the property available at any time gives you the edge of making the sale.

Nov 23, 2012 12:14 AM

Elite Home Sales Team

Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA

A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

Fro sure the market still exists and the serious buyers on out there looking.

Nov 23, 2012 12:17 AM

David Grbich

Realty One Group - www.FindCARealEstate.com - San Juan Capistrano, CA

Orange County Real Estate - 949-500-0484

Agree with your answer!! I have a rental listing that a buyer made an incredible offer to purchase it yestrday on Thanksgiving. Buyers are still looking to buy during the holiday season. Regards Dave

Nov 23, 2012 12:30 AM

Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

The smart sellers are those who simply remain exposed to the market...there are always buyers around. The internet has totally changed this idea of seasonality.

Nov 23, 2012 12:58 AM

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL

Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

Only if you want to sell it, I showing 3 buyers on Friday and wrote two of them. One seller said she was contemplatingtaking her home off the market lucky for her she didn't.

Nov 24, 2012 09:48 PM

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