- Buyers who look for a home during the holidays tend to be more serious buyers.
- Serious buyers have fewer homes to choose from during the holidays, which means less competition and more money for sellers.
- History shows that the amount of listings dramatically increase after Jan 1st. With more properties on the market, there is more competition and less demand for your particular home.
- Homes show better in the winter months when decorated for the holidays! Buyers are more emotional during the holidays, so a warm cozy environment adds to their appeal to your home.
- Often buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays than during a typical work week, especially with additional vacation time during Christmas.
- Many people want to buy before the end of year to take additional tax advantages.
- Traditionally, January is the month for corporate transferees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until Spring to buy, you must be on the market during the holidays to capture that market and close early in the calendar year.
- You have the option under contract to close before the year’s end, but delay possession or negotiate rent-back of your home until early next year.
- You have the option to keep your home on the market while simply restricting showings during specific times to accommodate your special family celebrations and holiday events.
- By selling now you may have the opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer in the Spring when many more homes are on the market for lower asking prices. This will allow you to sell high, buy low, and increase your contract negotiating power.
Lori Vialpando Coldwell Banker Residential 303-324-5731 homes@lori-v.com www.Lori-V.com #DenverRealtorRuns #DenverMilitaryRealtor
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