🎁 Your home might be on a buyer’s wish list this Christmas!
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why listing your house now or keeping it on the market this winter may be the best choice you can make.
Here are seven reasons NOT to wait:
Purchasers who are looking for homes during the holidays are serious buyers and are ready to buy now.
Relocation buyers are out there now. Many companies are still hiring throughout the holidays, and they need their new employees to start as soon as possible
Homes show better when decorated for the holidays.
You can restrict the showings on your home to days and times that are most convenient for you. You will remain in control.
Today, there’s minimal competition for you as a seller. There just aren’t enough houses on the market to satisfy buyer demand, meaning sellers are in the driver’s seat. Over the past year, inventory has declined to record lows, making it the opportune time to sell your house (See graph below):
6. The desire to own a home doesn’t stop during the holidays. Buyers who have been searching throughout the fall and have been running into more and more bidding wars are still on the lookout. Your home may be the answer.
7. This season is the sweet spot for sellers, and the number of listings will increase after the holidays. In many parts of the country, more new construction will also be available for sale in 2021, which will lessen the demand for your house next year.
Bottom Line
Selling during the holidays may not be for everyone, but for those who do they will reap the benefits! More than ever, this may be the year it makes the most sense to list your house during the holiday season. We would love to get together to determine if selling now is your best move this holiday season.