The Holidays are upon us, which brings multiple festivities and gatherings, however, one thing that might now be on everyone’s mind is selling a house. While many people believe that you should wait to list your home for sale until the Spring, there are surprisingly many advantages to selling in the winter, and if selling your home is on this year’s wish list, we have a few insights to help assure you that your home sale will go smoothly during the Holidays, and you can find escrow papers and offers under the tree
Perks of Selling During the Holidays
Serious Buyers
The Holidays are considered a joyous season filled with time with loved ones, however, with the festivities many people don’t find themselves starting a house hunting journey unexpectedly or on a whim during this time. Because of this, the buyers that are searching for a new home during the Holidays are generally serious buyers as their move is often related to a “need” such as a job relocation or those seeking end of-year tax benefits.
My eliminating the “looky-loos” and homing in on the more serious buyers, each tour you offer has the potential to lead to offers. Those buying during these coming months are generally looking to close quickly and smoothly, often leading to a smoother negotiation period and ultimately, a faster closing.
Less Competition
The real estate market comes alive during the Spring as many homeowners wait to list their home until Spring rolls around. Because of this, the market is often saturated with available homes and the market can become quite competitive causing you to lose potential offers or sell for less than you had hoped for. By selling in the Winter, you are going to be facing less competition as there generally aren’t as many properties on the market, drawing more attention to your listing, and thus, resulting in often receiving multiple offers in a faster manner than if you sold during the Spring.
Professional Help
It’s no secret that you can’t sell a house completely on your own. Even for those who go down the “for sale by owner” route, there are still a lot of professionals involved before the house closes. When selling during the Holiday Season, you’ll find that a lot of real estate professionals, whether realtors, inspectors, appraisers, etc. have more flexible schedules due to the slower market conditions, which makes them more readily available to ensure that your home sale runs smoothly, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
While selling your home during the Holiday Season might seem daunting, there are many benefits to listing your home this Winter. With the right agent by your side, you can enjoy all the festivities of the Holidays while selling your home with ease. If you’re ready to sell or are searching for a new home, contact our team today!