Why You Should Sell Your Home During the Holidays
The holidays may seem like the worst time to sell your home. Everyone’s either busy with holiday shopping or shut-in from the cold that the holidays bring. But in this market (which shows no signs of slowing down), it’s a great time to sell your home, so don’t wait until warmer weather! You can set up your home for a successful sale, even during the holiday season. Here are three reasons why this season is a great time to sell your house.
Earnest Homebuyers
Remember when I mentioned people are busy holiday shopping or hiding from the cold? So chances are you won’t get the casual onlooker at your open house or empty inquiries into the sale of your home. If your house is listed for sale during the winter, the people inquiring about it will likely be serious about the purchase. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, homebuyers are more earnest and likely to have to “buy a new home” at the top of their Christmas list.
Less Inventory
Historically, real estate professionals would recommend that you wait until warmer months to get the highest dollar for your home. But the truth is, inventory usually picks up in the spring, so as the weather gets warmer, more competition will hit the market. However, listing your home during the holidays is the perfect time to attract serious buyers. Plus, fewer options for motivated buyers means you could even ask for a higher price or make fewer improvements.
Curb Appeal
The appeal of a neighborhood can make or break a home sale, but lucky for you, one of the hallmarks of the holiday season is decorations! During the holiday, buyers searching for homes may see the community in a better light or consider an area they may have been questioning. Seeing all of the holiday cheer and festivities pulls on buyers’ heartstrings and is a win for you!
The bottom line is the holiday season could be a prime time to sell your home! Earnest buyers, lower inventory, and holiday cheer could be the difference between your home sitting on the market or selling for less and getting the most for your home sale.
Guro Midtsund is a Realtor with eXp Realty, LLC in Birmingham, AL. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.