Top 10 Reasons: Marketing Your Home Through The Holidays

1. If a buyer is willing to traipse through snow, wind and cold weather to see a home, they are most likely serious buyers.
2. Buyers are more understanding if you turn down showings during the holidays. Feel free to limit showings when you are hosting family.
3. There is less competition for buyers.
4. Buyers relocating for business can’t wait until Spring.
5. Fewer homes are on the market. Your home may sell for more money because you have less competition.
6. Your home looks festive and bright during the holidays.
7. January is often one of the biggest closing months. If you are not on the market, you can’t be included.
8. You may not have many showings, but the ones you do have will be by more motivated, qualified buyers.
9. When you sell during the winter, you have an opportunity to buy during
   the spring market. More homes are available, which means a better selection.
10. Extended and Expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit – Includes first-time home buyers and existing home buyers.

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