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Pros and Cons of Selling a Home During the Holidays

✋ Are you thinking about listing your home soon?

Then YOU might be CONCERNED about showing it and possibly having to move over the holiday season…🎄

🤔 Most families are already busy during the holidays, so you would be right to wonder if marketing your home between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is a wise decision. 

BEFORE you make that choice, consider all the pros and cons of selling during this festive time of year.

Pros

Buyers are serious and there is less competition on the market.

  • Buyers looking for a home during the holiday season are usually serious about getting under contract, or else they’d put it off. Often, they are starting a new job at the beginning of the year, or they want to get their children registered in school by the end of the holiday break, or maybe they want the tax break in the current year. Regardless of their reasons, if they are out looking in November or December, they are serious buyers.
  • There are not as many homes on the market. As a seller, you benefit from having fewer homes on the market to compete with. Less inventory combined with serious buyers means sellers get higher offers. 

Cons

Less activity and inconvenient.  

  • There will be fewer buyers looking than later in the New Year.
  • Showing your home during the holidays may be more inconvenient. 
  • Many businesses have shortened hours or holiday closings, which means you or your buyers might have delays with such things as scheduling inspections and appraisals, clearing title or escrow payments, or getting repairs completed.

 

How We Help

Selling a home during the holidays may have its challenges, but the potential rewards can be worth it. Whether you’re ready to take advantage of the season’s unique opportunities or need more time to plan your sale, the decision ultimately comes down to your individual circumstances.

Here is how we would make it easier for you!

Too much Holiday clutter?

  • Our home staging expertise and guidance will help you create a welcoming environment, highlighting your home’s best features while working around holiday decor.

Don’t want showings around the Holidays?

  • If selling for top dollar without the hassle of preparing your house for photos and showings sounds good to you, then listing on our Private Collection Platform could be a great option.

Concerns About a Longer Sale Process?

  • With our pricing strategy and expert negotiation skills, we’ll help you navigate the market and make sure you sell within a time frame that suits your needs.

Our 6 Ways to Sell approach combines cutting-edge marketing, personalized strategies, and deep market knowledge to ensure you get the best outcome, no matter the season.

If you’re considering selling this holiday season or want to learn more about the best strategies for maximizing your home’s value, reach out today! Let’s create a plan that works for you and makes the process stress-free.

Contact us now to get started!

home@mcdonaldregroup.com

214-233-6809

 

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