Many of clients are hesitant to list their home for sale during the holiday season.  People are busy, they have long lists of to-dos, parties, programs, shopping, decorating and baking.  Who has time to put their home on their market?

However, the list below will give you some encouragement on why it is SMART to list your home in November/December and take advantage of the holiday market.

12 Reasons to List Your Home During the Holidays

1. There is less competition for buyers.
2. Winter prospects are more serious buyers.
3. Your home looks better during the holidays.
4. One of the highest percentages of "Listings Sold to Listings Taken" occur during this time of year.
5. You may receive more money for your home now because you have less competition.
6. Throughout the holidays, you may restrict showings during your personal family events.
7. Buyers have more time to look at homes during the holidays especially during vacations.
8. January is traditionally the biggest transfer month and you must be on the market to capture that sale.
9. By selling now, you can have a delayed closing or extended occupancy until the beginning of the following year if you choose to do so.
10. When you sell during the Winter you have an opportunity to buy during the Spring when many homes are on the market.
11. You may have fewer actual showings, but more qualified and motivated prospects.
12. Corporate transferees, who need to buy a home now, can't wait until Spring.

Kristen Gil ~ Dickson Realty ~ 775-762-7653 ~ move2reno@gmail.com ~ www.move2reno.com