While traditionally the Christmas and New Year period has been a time when real estate activity slows down, we have been finding that this has been changing, that the slowdown period is shorter, and that there can be a number of advantages to selling your home during this time of year.
Some of the advantages are ….
- There are often a high number of buyers who recently sold their property in the spring ‘high season’ who are now looking to buy a property. And, there are also a number of buyers who missed out on purchasing a property over this period. These buyers will all be proactively searching for properties over the Christmas and holiday period.
- There are fewer houses for sale over the Christmas and holiday period, which means that there will be less competition and your home will stand out, whether online or in property magazines.
- Fewer homes on the market means more buyers for your home. This can create a high level of competition amongst buyers which could potentially mean a better price for you.
- Buyers who are looking for properties during the holidays are serious about purchasing something, and often want to move in quick, either before the New Year, or before the school year begins, which could lead to a quick sale.
- The Christmas and holiday season can be a busy time, but it is also a time when many people are not working and have the time to read through property magazines, to search online and to visit open homes.
- Christmas and the holidays occur at the beginning of summer, which is often when your home and garden are looking their best.
- Tastefully decorating your home for Christmas can add warmth and add a festive feeling to your home. However, make sure that you do not over decorate your home, as you would have already de-cluttered and you still want your home to feel spacious, clean and tidy.
Your local Mike Pero Real Estate agent will have all the local knowledge about how Christmas and the Holidays could influence the sale of your home and the price that you will get for your property so make sure that you talk to them first by calling 0800 000 525.