8 Reasons Why December is a Perfect Time to Sell a Home

There's this myth that the real estate market slows in December. It may seem counterintuitive, but the holidays are actually an excellent time to sell your home! We've seen that at any moment things can change, so taking advantage of a hot market and low-interest rates make it ideal an ideal time. However, here we share 8 more reasons to buy or sell your home during the holidays.

1. Serious Buyers

People looking to buy a home during the holidays are serious about finding their new residence! There may be fewer people out there looking, but the ones who are looking are ready to buy, and they're not messing around.

2. Low Supply

Typically, there are fewer homes for buyers to view during the holiday season, which means there's less competition for the attention of those buyers. When the new year begins, the supply of homes goes up again. More inventory means more competition, longer days on the market, and potentially less money for your home.

3. Sell High, Buy Low

If you want to buy a home during the 2021 spring market, selling now and even potentially renting short term gives you the chance to be a non-contingent buyer when you're ready. This can be ideal because now you will be considered as a "great buyer." And as the spring market potentially brings more buyers into the market for you to compete with, your "great buyer" status will set you apart, without a house sale contingency!

4. Holiday Decor

The holidays bring out the best in a home when it's decorated and dressed to the nines! Your home will show beautifully, decked out in wreaths, red bows, and white lights. Potential buyers may fall in love with the winter scents of pine, cinnamon, and the toasty wood-burning fireplace if you have one. Plus, the holidays can provide that emotional connection to a home that will help a buyer feel more attached and pay your asking price.

5. More Time

While your first instinct might be that people are too busy during the holidays to look at homes, you might have to think again! Many buyers may have less demanding schedules during the holiday season or time off during Christmas break, especially these days.

6. Scheduling Control

Don't worry—if you're selling, you can still enjoy the holidays as usual! You can limit home showings to a schedule you're comfortable with. You stay in control!

7. Move in the Spring

You can sell during the prime holiday season but still not have to worry about moving until next year, well after the holiday season is over. You can negotiate a longer closing period or extended use and occupancy.

8. Capture the Relocating Buyer

January is known for a new beginning, and often people begin new jobs during this time, which means they need a home, and they need it ASAP! Many times they can't wait until the spring to buy, and that means a house on the market during the final months of the year might capture their attention.

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