11 Reasons You Can Sell Quickly and for Top Dollar During the Holidays

Northeastern Ohio Podcast with Michael Kaim

There are 11 reasons why the holidays are the perfect time to sell your home quickly and for top dollar.

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Here are the 11 reasons why the holidays are actually a great time to put your home on the market:
1. There are more serious buyers out and about this time of year. If they’re willing to walk and drive through snow to look at homes, you know they won’t be wasting your time when they look at your home.

2. There are fewer homes to choose from this time of year. A lower inventory means you’ll get a higher price than you would if you listed your home during other seasons where inventory is typically higher.
3. January will see lower demand because more inventory will enter the market. Like I just said, higher inventory means lower sale prices for sellers.

4. Houses show better when decorated for the holidays. This is the best time of year to show your property, so why not show it while you have it decorated for your friends and family.
5. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays. By making an emotional decision, they’re probably more willing to pay your price.

6. Buyers have more time off to look for homes. Naturally, if your home is available during this time, you’re more likely to get a great price.

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A lower inventory means you’ll get a higher price than you would if you listed your home during other seasons where inventory is typically higher.

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7. Some buyers must buy before the end of the year for tax purposes. This means, once again, they’ll be more eager to buy.

8. January is typically a month of employee relocation. Some buyers will be starting new jobs once the new fiscal year starts, so they want to buy now so they can get settled in before that.

9. You can restrict showings during the actual holidays. It’s no problem at all for your agent to take the home off the market just for those six or seven days.
10. You can sell now for more money and offer a delayed occupancy and an extended occupancy until next year. This will allow you to sell for a high price and possibly do a rent-back agreement until you close in January or February of next year.

11. By selling now, you’d become a ready, willing, and able buyer for the spring market. With higher inventory during the spring, you’ll likely get a better deal on your new home.
If you have any more questions about selling during the holidays or you have any other real estate needs, don’t hesitate to call or email me. I’d be happy to speak to you.