4 Reasons Why the Holidays Are a Great Time To Sell Your Central Texas Home

By Linda Welsh

Specialize in representing savvy Buyers and Sellers for residential, second home, vacation properties, lake and hill country properties, new and existing homes, land and lots. Relocation services include area, community and neighborhood expertise and helping the entire family to find the perfect home to meet their needs and wish list.

Do you need to sell your home soon but are afraid no one will want to buy during the holidays? Conventional real estate wisdom says that no one is looking to purchase a house this time of year. After all, everyone’s kids are home from school, and they must be incredibly busy from the holidays, right?

The truth is that most people move when they need to, not when they want to. You can still get a great deal during the holiday season for your home sale; in fact, there are even a few key advantages. Here are three reasons why you should consider selling your home during the holidays:

1. Less competition. The great thing about selling during the holidays is a lot of sellers have taken their properties off the market, which means there is less inventory and lower competition. This will help your home stand out in the market and attract serious buyers.

2. People have more time off during the holidays. When you list your home, you want there to be the least amount of competition possible so that you’re in a stronger negotiating position with buyers. Fortunately, December and January are when homes for sale hit a year-long low. This means buyers don’t have as many choices, and you might be able to ask for more concessions during negotiations.

3. Weather conditions. In some parts of the country, especially in the northeast, people are battling snowstorms and intense cold during the winter, making some consider moving somewhere safer and more comfortable.

4. New year and new opportunities. The new year brings with it a lot of opportunities for individuals and businesses. There may be those who are finishing up their degrees and are looking to move somewhere to start a career, or entrepreneurs looking to move and expand their business.

If you want to sell in Q1 next year, please call or email me for a free pre-listing consultation. It always pays to plan ahead, and I’ll go over everything you need to make sure you get the best deal possible. I look forward to hearing from you!