The holiday season has arrived, and the air is full of festive cheer! Everyone is busy with shopping, family get-togethers, work parties, social gatherings, decorating, and gift giving. ‘Tis also the season for music and celebration, and for many people, a move is the last thing on their minds.

However, life waits for no one. Occasionally, a family event or change in your career trajectory means you must sell your home sooner rather than later. If that happens, there is good news. In spite of all rumours to the contrary, listing now can be a very strategic move. In this post, we’ll highlight a few reasons why the holidays might actually be one of the best times of year to sell a house.

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Many people have many unique and varied holiday traditions, but getting ready for a real estate transaction is not usually one of them. Almost no one is wondering “is it a good time to sell my house?”

Supply Is Low

On what appears to be the downside, fewer people are searching during the festive season. That’s why common advice is to wait until the early spring when the market picks up again.

However, there is a flip side to this, and going against the grain can work in your favour.
There may be fewer buyers, but those who want to buy are highly motivated to act quickly. They want (or need) to move, and nothing is going to stand in their way.

Why the urgency? January is a huge month for people beginning new jobs. Others want their purchase on the books before the end of December for tax purposes. Whatever the reason, you could hardly ask for a better set of prospective buyers. Think quality rather than quantity!

Add in the fact that not many homeowners list in November and December, which means these very eager buyers have fewer options to choose from. All in all, you could be in an excellent position, thanks to a combination of factors working in your favour. If you’re wondering when to sell your house, now is a fantastic time, as counterintuitive as that may seem.

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Presentation That Wows

It goes without saying that if a buyer falls in love at first sight the second they walk in the door, your chances of a successful sale are high. Normally, staging and presenting a house is a long, time-consuming process.

That’s yet one more reason that listing during the holidays can work in your favour. Chances are, you’ve already scrubbed and cleaned from top to bottom in anticipation of having family and friends over. Your home is also decorated beautifully already.

There’s a festive ambiance in the air that is almost magical, the lights, the candles, the greenery, the scents, it’s cozy and welcoming all at once. We really can’t recreate this effect at any other time. Buying a home involves no small amount of emotions, and nothing is more sentimental than a space decked out for the holidays.

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You Can Be Flexible About Showings

At any other time, you need to let buyers take the reins and work around their schedule for showings. While you still need to make your home available as much as possible, you can afford to be a little more choosy around the holidays.

Many potential buyers will use their vacation days during the holidays, giving them more time to make appointments for showings. It results in more respect for your family time, especially during the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

This flexibility allows your home to be on the market, gaining maximum exposure from serious buyers. Best of all, you have more control over when to vacate for showings.

Selling Now Positions You for Later

When to sell your house isn’t the only decision, not if you plan to buy a new place later. Think of the advantages you will have as a buyer during the spring market after your existing house has already closed.

At this point, there will be more listings available. Though more people are also searching, very few of them already have an accepted offer on their own property. Getting your sale over with during the holidays means you can safely drop the condition of sale from your own offers, which is automatically more compelling for sellers. Depending on the market, you may be in a position to negotiate for a price concession, or at least for better terms and more inclusions.

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When Should I Sell My House?

Ultimately, the decision of when it’s the best time of year to sell a house is up to you. Your move should always be for your own reasons and on your own terms.

If that time happens to be during the holidays, there are factors working in your favour. With the help and expertise of a local Pickering real estate team (like Team Rajpal), you can create a winning strategy whenever you are ready.

Do you have more questions about buying or selling your home? Our Pickering real estate agents are happy to help you make the most of your sale. Reach out today at info@teamrajpal.com or call 647-372-2997 to get started.

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