December is a Great Month to List a Home. . .
Here are the Top 10 Reasons to List Your Home During December:
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 delayed closing date or extended occupancy until next year, if you so desire and if agreeable to the other party.
8. Showings can be restricted during personal and family events, and you can still take advantage of your spruced up and “show ready” home. Buyers will understand and schedule to see the home when it’s available.
7. January traditionally is 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.
4. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays and often base their decision on the warmth and good feeling they receive when viewing your house.
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.
And the number 1 reason to list your home for sale during December is. . .
1. People who look at property during the holidays are serious buyers and more ready to make a decision.
