The Top 11 Reasons You Should Consider Listing Your Home During The Holidays

We hope you’ve been enjoying this time of year when summer has turned to autumn, the leaves are falling, and longer evenings offer the opportunity for cozy fires and comforting meals…  We know that soon the hustle and bustle that always seems to accompany the holidays will be upon us, and everyone will be rushing around – visiting friends and family, decorating their homes, and enjoying all the festivities.  Many people think that the holiday season is a bad time to have their home on the market…but we think differently, and would like to share some of the reasons we think this time of year is GREAT for home sellers…

THE TOP 11 REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER LISTING YOUR 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 could allow you to sell high and buy low.

10. You can sell now for more money and we can 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 share.

7. Some people need to buy before the end of the year for tax purposes!

6. Buyers have more time to look at homes during the holidays than they do during a work week.

5. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays, which means they are actually more likely to pay your asking 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 you should list your home during the holidays:

1. People who look for homes during the holidays are serious, purposeful Buyers!

With a healthy dose of holiday cheer,

John & Priscilla DeCosta, and the entire DeCosta Properties Team