13 REASONS TO KEEP YOUR HOME LISTED FOR SALE DURING THE HOLIDAYS - SERIOUSLY!
13 Reasons to List During the Holidays in November and December
- 1. There is less competition for buyers.
- 2. Winter prospects are more serious buyers.
- 3. Your home looks better during the holidays.
- 4. One of the highest percentages if "the listing sold" to
"listing
taken" occurs during this time of year.
- 5. Expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit, for First-Time Home Buyers
and
Existing Home Buyers (specified criteria applies as defined by law).
- 6. You may receive more money for your home now because you have
less
competition.
- 7. Throughout the holiday season, you may restrict showings
during your
personal family events.
- 8. Buyers have more time to look at homes during the holidays,
especially during vacations.
- 9. January is traditionally the biggest transfer month and you
must be
on the market to capture that market.
- 10. By selling now you can have a delayed closing or extended
occupancy
until the beginning of the following year if you want it.
- 11. When you sell during the winter you have an opportunity to buy
during
the spring, when many homes are on the market.
- 12. You may have fewer actual showings, but more qualified and
motivated
prospects.
- 13. Corporate transfers, who need to buy a home now, can't wait
until
spring.
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Posted by
Linda DeVlieg
@ 12:07 PM
on 12/16/2009