Are the Holidays a Bad Time to List My Home?
This is a question that we hear all the time. Traditionally, the Holidays have not been a good time to sell, but that is because everyone believes what they hear! If we let people convince us that we will not be successful, that is probably what will happen, we will be unsuccessful.
It is true that less people are looking to buy a home during the Holidays, face it, people usually have more on their minds during that time of year. However, due to that mentality, there are Less homes on the Market, meaning less competition. The Buyers that are out there are "Serious Buyers", not Tire Kickers. So if we do our homework, we can create an advantage.
During the Holidays, you must do everything possible to make your home marketable. Put it in the best shape possible, by making sure it looks it's best. Remember, First Impressions are Important! Make sure that the yard has been cleaned, with all Leaves and Twigs removed, Front Door and Storm Door painted if needed and clean. Inside, Paint, where needed, Replace worn Carpets, or make sure that they have been cleaned, remove clutter and correct any objections before you put your home on the Market.
Another favorable condition of this time of year. Decorate your home for the Holidays, in a lot of cases your home may look it's best with festive decorating. During the Holidays, we also have some wonderful smells, which don't hurt when trying to sell your Home. Play on the emotions, if your home is decorated nicely during the holidays, it gives potential buyers an idea of what life in this home might be, along with possibly reminding them of some wonderful times in their past.
The last reason to consider putting your home on the Market during the holidays is - Get a jump on your Competition. During the end of the year is a common time for large companies to Transfer, or Relocate their Employees. The companies will usually break the news to them during the Last Quarter and let the Transferee make a visit to the area which they will be transferred to, to scout out the area and make a decision on whether or not they would like the new area and accept the transfer. We have seen that having your home on the Market at this time of year might work in getting your home sold. Transferees normally are working against time restrictions. When you have done your homework to make sure that your home is in the best condition possible, looks great and is priced competitively, you could be a Winner!
Homes do sell every month of the year, it is a proven fact. You can wait until Spring and Hope that you can take advantage of the "Best Time" of year to sell, or whip your home into "Ready to Sell Shape" and give it a try. In the end, the Seller that has their home ready to sell and priced right can probably sell their home anytime of the year.
Written by Bob Wallen
http://www.soldbywallen.com/
It is true that less people are looking to buy a home during the Holidays, face it, people usually have more on their minds during that time of year. However, due to that mentality, there are Less homes on the Market, meaning less competition. The Buyers that are out there are "Serious Buyers", not Tire Kickers. So if we do our homework, we can create an advantage.
During the Holidays, you must do everything possible to make your home marketable. Put it in the best shape possible, by making sure it looks it's best. Remember, First Impressions are Important! Make sure that the yard has been cleaned, with all Leaves and Twigs removed, Front Door and Storm Door painted if needed and clean. Inside, Paint, where needed, Replace worn Carpets, or make sure that they have been cleaned, remove clutter and correct any objections before you put your home on the Market.
Another favorable condition of this time of year. Decorate your home for the Holidays, in a lot of cases your home may look it's best with festive decorating. During the Holidays, we also have some wonderful smells, which don't hurt when trying to sell your Home. Play on the emotions, if your home is decorated nicely during the holidays, it gives potential buyers an idea of what life in this home might be, along with possibly reminding them of some wonderful times in their past.
The last reason to consider putting your home on the Market during the holidays is - Get a jump on your Competition. During the end of the year is a common time for large companies to Transfer, or Relocate their Employees. The companies will usually break the news to them during the Last Quarter and let the Transferee make a visit to the area which they will be transferred to, to scout out the area and make a decision on whether or not they would like the new area and accept the transfer. We have seen that having your home on the Market at this time of year might work in getting your home sold. Transferees normally are working against time restrictions. When you have done your homework to make sure that your home is in the best condition possible, looks great and is priced competitively, you could be a Winner!
Homes do sell every month of the year, it is a proven fact. You can wait until Spring and Hope that you can take advantage of the "Best Time" of year to sell, or whip your home into "Ready to Sell Shape" and give it a try. In the end, the Seller that has their home ready to sell and priced right can probably sell their home anytime of the year.
Written by Bob Wallen
http://www.soldbywallen.com/
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