Should I Sell My Home During the Holidays?

By Kandie Frederick

Growing up on the central coast, Kandie is a third generation family in the North County and a second generation family in real estate. Joining Country Real Estate in 2000, and graduating from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, she brings a background of Agricultural Business to combine with her knowledge of the local real estate market. Working with her family and their decades of local real estate development, she is deeply connected to the roots of our community and its growth.
“This area continues to grow as people discover what a great travel destination it is, and what a great wine region it has become. Eventually, they realize what a great place it is to live and work as well. Adapting to the needs of our clients in a changing environment is always a priority. We remain the longest standing brokerage in a community we are deeply invested in. Our longevity is attributed to our innate ability to understand the North County: its people, its properties, and its culture.” -Kandie

Do you need to sell your home soon but are afraid no one will want to buy during the holidays?

Conventional wisdom says that no one is looking to buy this time of year… After all, everyone’s kids are home from school, and they must be incredibly busy from the holidays, right? The truth is that most people move when they Need to, not when they Want to. You can still get a great price during the holiday season for your home sale; in fact, there are even a few key advantages.

Here are three reasons why you should consider selling your home during the holidays:

1. People have more time off during the holidays. It’s true that people are busy on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, but you have to remember that those are only three days out of the year. For the rest of the holiday season, most people have extra time off to look at homes and plan out a move. A three-day weekend or extended break is just the excuse some buyers need to get out and look at your home.

2. Inventory is low this time of year. When you list your home, you want the least amount of competition possible so that you’re in a stronger negotiating position with buyers. Fortunately, December and January are when the number of homes for sale hit the lowest mark. This means buyers don’t have as many choices, and you might be in a stronger position during negotiations.

3. Buyers are highly motivated. You don’t have to worry about window shoppers this time of year. If a buyer is interested in your home during the holiday season, it probably means they need to move as soon as possible. This could be because they need to get a new job, or maybe they need to move soon for tax reasons.

Whatever their motivation is, you can be sure they’re more serious about buying your home and following through with the deal.

Now, if you want to sell in the first quarter of next year, please call or email me for a free pre-listing consultation. It always pays to plan ahead, and I’ll go over everything you need to make sure you get the best deal possible. I look forward to hearing from you!