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Top 11 Reasons A Seller Should Market Their Home During The Holidays!

Top 11 Reasons A Seller Should Market Their Home During the Holidays!





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!

10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year!

9. Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the Holidays!

8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the Holidays to capture that market!

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

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

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

4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays!

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!

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

And the Number One reason why you're Seller should list during the Holidays...

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





Posted Tuesday Oct 30
( 10/30/07 06:46PM ) — Amy Dawson, Vancouver, WA Realtor

I like your blog.  It has many very true points!

( 10/30/07 07:28PM ) — Michele Eckart

You have made a lot of positive points to sell during the holidays.  I think most people just do not like to bother because they feel this is the time they should be spending with their families and preparing for those busy holidays.

( 10/30/07 07:37PM ) — Cidalia Mendonca Matukas ~ Realtor Greater Brockton Southeastern Mass R.E.

Thank you both for the feedback.  I know that many sellers are convinced that no one buys in the winter.  I just think that if we present some positive ideas that we can help them see that the hoildays can be a great time to sell and yes they can still have their family time blocked off. 

( 10/30/07 07:38PM ) — Keith Perry - REALTOR® -West Metro Atlanta

I especially like number eight because it is the prevalent reason to move in my market at the holiday season. Limiting showings for the seller at their convenience is key.

( 10/30/07 09:06PM ) — Cidalia Mendonca Matukas ~ Realtor Greater Brockton Southeastern Mass R.E.

I agree I think making the seller feel like they have some ccontrol helps with the entire transaction

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