You've heard it before. The holidays are a horrible time to sell real estate. Everything is slow during the holidays. While it may be true that sales do slow during the winter months in your market it can also be a great time to put your home up for sale. Here are a few points to ponder. Some buyers might need to purchase property before the end of the year for tax purposes. Other buyers are more emotional during the holidays so they might be more inclined to pay your price. Typically there aren't as many homes on the market during the holidays for buyers to choose from and gives the seller greater negotiating power. Homes that are decorated for the holidays have better curb appeal and generally will show better since we just cleaned it for the holiday guests! New employees starting jobs during the first of the year will also be out looking since they cannot wait until spring to purchase once transferred. After January listings ( your competition) usually start picking up. If you sell during the holidays you could get more money and be able to make a non contingent offer on your next home and have a larger pool of listings after the first of the year. Remember, the more listings that are on the market equals less competition for the sale of your home. Buyers will also take time off from work during the holidays and have better availability to preview properties than during a regular work week. The number one reason for selling your home during the holidays is that the people that are looking at property are serious buyers and generally want to get something done quickly. The "Looky Loo" buyers are out shopping, sledding, or spending time with family. This brings up the point that you can always restrict showings on the actual holidays or the days surrounding it. If you have any questions about our local Grand Junction Real Estate Market please contact us. We are available around the holidays to help you realize your real estate goals.
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