From Your President of the Pee Dee REALTOR ® Association Amy McCalman Kirby
Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer ’ s Wish List This Season
With the holidays right around the corner , homeowners planning to move have a decision to make : sell now or wait ? Some may even consider taking their house off the market until next spring . But is that the best choice ? Because at this time of year , your home can really stand out .
Here ’ s the thing : there are plenty of buyers out there who want to be in a new home by the holidays , and your house might be just what they ’ re looking for . As an article from Redfin says :
“. . . there is typically less inventory in the housing market this time of year , allowing your home to easily stand out among the available inventory . And though there are technically fewer buyers overall , the homebuyers that are looking are far more serious about finding a home within a specific timeframe . . . selling your home during the holidays might be your best present this year .”
Here are four key reasons you may not want to wait to sell your house .
1 . Serious Buyers Are Looking Right Now
The holiday season doesn ’ t put a pause on the desire to own a home . Sure , some buyers might delay their search until next year , but others have a reason they need to move now . These buyers are highly motivated and ready to make a serious offer . As Investopedia says :
“ Anyone shopping for a new home between Thanksgiving and New Year ’ s is likely going to be a serious buyer . Putting your home on the market at this time of year and attracting a serious buyer can often result in a quicker sale .”
2 . You Have an Inventory Edge
While there are more homes coming to the market right now , overall , the number of houses available to buy is still low .
So , what does that mean for you ? If you work with a trusted agent to price your house right , it could still sell pretty quickly . That ’ s because today ’ s buyers are on the hunt for quality options – and your home may be exactly what they ’ re searching for .
3 . You Have Control Over Your Showings Selling during the holidays doesn ’ t mean constantly disrupting
your schedule . You have the flexibility to set up showings at times that work best for you . This is especially helpful during a busy season , and many buyers are likely to be more flexible with their schedules since they often have extra time off around the holidays .
Now , it ’ s always better to offer more flexible access to your house . But the reality is , you don ’ t have to stop the process entirely – especially when you have a great agent to help you navigate each step along the way .
4 . Holiday Décor Can Make Your House Shine
For many buyers , a tastefully decorated home can create a warm , inviting atmosphere . It ’ s easy for them to imagine holiday gatherings and cozy nights in a space that feels just right . Keep your choices simple to let your home ’ s charm shine through . An article on holiday home-selling advises :
“ If you ’ re selling around a holiday and have decorations up , make sure they accent — not overpower — a room . Less is more .”
Bottom Line
There are plenty of good reasons to put ( or keep ) your house on the market during the holidays . Connect with a local REALTOR to see if this is your moving season .
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