9 GOOD REASONS TO LIST YOUR HOUSE DURING THE HOLIDAYS...

9 GOOD REASONS TO LIST YOUR HOUSE DURING THE HOLIDAYS...

It's the season for holiday cheer and excitment...and it's also the time to consider putting houses on the market or not taking them off, which is contrary to some seller's thinking.

Here are some thoughtful reasons for consideration.

1. People who are looking for a home during the holidays are usually serious buyers.

2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the holidays, so sellers will have LESS competion.

3. Houses show better when decorated for the holidays. Sellers traditionally take special pains to make their houses attractive during the holidays and the exterior really "sparkels" from roof lines to shrubs.

4. Holiday decorations add warmth and aromas to the interior of a home during the holidays...baking, candles, the smell of trees and the site of gifts add that something special.

5. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays due vacations, and shorter work weeks.

6.Many people want to buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.

7. January is traditionally the month for TRANSFERS. Transferees can wait until spring to buy.Houses need to be on market to capture thoses potential buyers.

8. Bonuses...bonuses...bonuses.

9. While a contract in hand, you'll have greater opportunity in the spring when more homes are on the market.