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Should I take my home off the market during the holidays?
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When you look at your calendar you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations…shopping, entertaining, pageants, baking, decorating the house and so much more. If you’re also trying to sell your home in Colorado Springs, you are under extra pressure to keep your home in “Showtime” condition. That could be the last thing you need before the holiday spirit is broken.
To sell or not to sell during the holidays
It’s understandable why you would be tempted to take your home off the market during the holidays. And the list of justifications is long. If you are too busy, buyers may be also, and you may find your efforts unrewarded by enough showings. And what if you get an offer? You may be faced with the possibility of packing and moving during the busiest time of the year. Besides, you can give your a house a rest, and it will have better momentum after the holidays. Better to just pack it in and start fresh in January, right?
But wait! Most top Realtors agree that taking your home off the market during the holiday season is a mistake. The house surely isn’t going to sell while it’s off the market .What’s the advantage of that? So you’re busy. Let your Realtor do the work. You can leave in the morning, go to work, go shopping and let your Realtor take care of things!
The holidays are a wonderful selling season. Most people will take some of this time off work. The husband and wife are both off and want to see houses. Most agents like the holidays because the buyers have more time and they can look at homes together.
Consider these points
- Although buyer activity appears to slow down, the ones that are looking are more serious.
- Many buyers deliberately wait until after “the busy season” of summer. They know it’ll be easier to look and negotiations will be less stressful.
- Relocating families often don’t have a choice when they move. Many families have to transfer during the school year and like to have their children in their new schools by the start of the January semester.
- At the holidays, our culture focuses on family and the home. Preparing for the indoor activities of winter is one of the most enjoyable periods of family life. Allowing buyers to see your home during the most hospitable of seasons lets them better picture their own family in the attractive environment you’ve created.
- When is your home cleaner or more inviting? You’ve cleaned and decorated, and your home looks like a picture postcard. And think how great it’ll smell from all the holiday baking!
- With reduced inventory and motivated buyers, you’ll have all the members of the MLS on your side! This probably means more showings of your property.
- If you do get a contract, you can arrange the terms to suit your needs. Possession and closing are very negotiable so you can put in the closing date of your choice!
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So go ahead and show now! You may be pleasantly surprised how easy it is!
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Kathy (719-287-1049) KTorline@msn.com
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