WHY HAVE YOUR HOME FOR SALE
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Contrary to poplar belief, Buyers shop for homes all year round, including the holiday season. If fact, Sellers who put their home on the market during the holiday season, (roughly between November and January) may have an advantage because there are fewer new listings put on the market so there's less4 competition. There are several other reasons to consider during the holidays:
Many home Buyers have extra time during the holiday season so they have more time to look:
Because the limited supply of homes for sale, Sellers may be able to receive a higher offer than expected: (some Sellers pull their homes off the market during holidays for the convenience of not having to show.)
Buyers looking for homes during the holidays are highly motivated to buy before the end of the year so they get extra itemized income-tax deductions for mortgage loan fees, interest and pro-rated property taxes.
Festive lights and holiday decorations can help a home "show better."
Because January is traditionally the month of transfers, having a home on the market at the end of the year can capture the transferees who may not be able to wait until the Spring to buy a home.
