December IS a Great Month to List a Home
(November is too!)
Historically, December has not had a reputation for being a good month to list a house for sale.
Top 10 Reasons to List your Home During the Holidays:
10. You’ll get a jump start on the marketing and advertising for your home. You can get ahead of other sellers who are waiting until January or springtime to list their homes.
9. You can sell now but specify a later closing date or extended possession until next year, if you so desire and if agreeable to the other party
8. With average market time of 3-4 months, you will be selling in the spring rather than the summer
7. January is traditionally the month for transfers. Transfers cannot wait until spring to buy. Your house must be on the market now to capture the attention of these buyers.
6. Many people want to buy before the end of the year for financial and tax reasons.
5. Buyers have more time available to look for a house during the holidays, because they have dedicated time off from work that enables them to look for and purchase a home. Many buyers have unused vacation time and are able to take off work to shop for a home.
4. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays and often base their decision on the warmth and good feeling they receive when viewing your home.
3. Houses “show” better when decorated for the holidays with the bright lights, festive colors, and pleasing smells associated with the season.
2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the holidays, so properties on the market have less competition… including yours!
1. People who look at properties during the holidays are serious buyers and more ready to make a decision.