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Should I list my home during the Holidays?

By Sharon Alters

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308

November 05, 2013 02:16 PM

This question comes up every year in the Fall, as owners try to decide when is the best time to put their homes on the market.

Here are a few reasons why listing your home right now just may be a great idea for you.

1. The warmth of Holiday decorations lend an inviting air to any home marketed during this festive time of year.

2. There are less buyers on the market this time of year, but the ones who are looking are serious. Many of them hope to close by the end of the year.

3. Interest rates just took a dip in the last few weeks, and this has prompted some buyers off the fence to buy a home before they rise again.

Historically, December has been one of our highest volume months. Don't let anyone tell you nobody is buying a home this time of year because it just isn't true. Especially here in Florida, there are buyers all year round.

Let us know if we can help you prepare your home for the Florida Holiday market. Call us at 904-673-2308 or email sharon@teamalters.com.

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Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA

Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Sharon -

Just had this very same discussion with a Client this afternoon! It seems that the topic is pertinent in Florida and Georgia as well!

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Nov 05, 2013 02:19 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sharon

It IS a common question and the answer remains the same, as you have so eloquently outlined.

Jeff

Nov 05, 2013 02:20 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sharon this is probably the most common question sellers and potential sellers want to know, the agents who do not have the skills or the motivation to work during the holidays will take an opposing view! I am so for listing and selling during the holidays...because you only have serious buyers and sellers...the rest are on holiday:), Endre

Nov 05, 2013 03:12 PM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

I'm sure questions like this are always on the minds of a prospective seller. You are the right person to coach them through the process, as they are in good hands.

Nov 05, 2013 04:53 PM

Marty Davis

Maumelle, AR

Getting Houses SOLD

I ABSOLUTELY agree, it takes an average of 9 showings to get an accepted offer in the spring and fall and 3 in the winter. Less showings mean less inconvenience. You stated the major reasons, less on the market and less "tire kickers" for buyers. Make it nice, show it whenever you can, if you have a party or family gathering let your showing service know in advance and that will help the lookers.

Nov 05, 2013 10:42 PM

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