'Tis the Season To Sell! Why You Should Keep Your Home On the Market
Happy Thanksgiving HWMY Readers,
Here’s a dilemma faced by many sellers right now: do I continue to sell or pull my home off the market until after the holidays? Well here are six reasons why you should keep your home listed and why this time for selling can actually be ideal!
#1 When people pull their listing now, yours automatically rises to the top! And that means less competition and more buyers to see your home.
#2 What DO the holidays smell like? Well pies, cakes, yummy dinners and all the fixings of course! On top of all the decorations, believer it or not, homes actually show better during this time of the year because of the holiday cheer. And why wouldn’t those warm and fuzzy feeling translate to an easy escrow?
#3 Because of the holidays, buyers tend to be very serious and want quicker escrows. This makes sense, why not enjoy the gift of your new home for the holidays?
#4 And on that note, kids are out of school during this time which makes it a lot easier for families, both from and out-of-town, to look at homes together. Decisions are made faster if all family members are present and that means a faster sell for you!
#5 Since volume trends lower during December, that can translate to a faster escrow too. Title and escrow officers are celebrating and waiting for your escrow to keep them busy. So let’s not disappoint them.
#6 Lastly if your home hasn’t sold before the holidays, take this time to adjust your marketing plan to sell now. Taking fresh approach and updating your plan can make your property trend again, getting a second wind so to speak. This can make the difference between your home sitting and selling.
So if you are on the fence about whether to sell or hold off, I hope these points help you make the best decision for you and your family. And remember, To Sell or Buy, ALWAYS Call Homes With MY (619) 887 - 4969 (HWMY)!
Yours Truly, MY
This article was originally titled, “'Tis the Season (to Sell): 6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Your Home Off the Market for the Holidays,”and written by Wendy Helfenbaum on 11/14/18.
