Holiday Home Listings

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There are all kinds of misconceptions and ideas about listing and selling homes during the holidays — most of them negative, but in reality the holiday season is a great time to list your home.

Here is a list of Ten Reasons to list your home before the New Year.

  • Your home looks great when it is decorated for the holidays.
  • You have less competition this time of year.
  • One of the highest percentages of “Listings Sold” to “Listings Taken” occurs during this time of year.
  • Winter prospects are more serious buyers.
  • Marketing can be more visible which increases effectiveness.
  • Buyers have more time to look at homes during the Holidays, especially during vacations.
  • Transferees have received notice of impending transfers- using the holiday vacation to research the market.
  • By selling now, you may have a delayed closing or extended occupancy until the beginning of the following year.
  • First time buyers are motivated by the $8,000 tax credit and move/down sellers are motivated by the $6,500 tax incentive.
  • You have fewer showings, but more qualified and motivated prospective buyers.

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