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Want to Sell Your Home During the Winter Holidays?

January 3, 2019

Want to Sell Your Home During the Winter Holidays?

Want to Sell Your Home During the Winter Holidays?

Every season has its own popular elements, winter is a season for holiday and get together. Even though it isn’t the period of the year when homes sell the highest, home sales during this period is increasing. It can be difficult to sell your home in the holiday season, but if you wish to go ahead and put your home for sell, then keep reading as this article will help you.

The truth is that winter is a holiday period, where many people travel and families get together. Even though winter sales are increasing, it isn’t actually because more people are buying during winter, but it is most likely because the housing market is increasing. Since there are fewer homes on the market in winter, there will be less competition for sellers.

 

Benefits of selling your home during winter

Those buying homes in winter are doing so mostly because of a pressing need like job relocation or change in financial condition. As a seller, you won’t face the fierce competitions faced during spring, and you will have more attention from agents since there won’t be much on their list this period. In addition, one reason buyers purchase homes before the year runs out is for tax purpose, and December is the ideal period.

 

Challenges sellers face in winter

Since winter is a season for celebration, buyers will think you are desperate to sell and make low offers for your property. Homes listed for sale during winter usually have a limited curb appeal since the snow and other weather elements will obstruct the beauty of your exteriors. Even if you happen to close a sale, the buyer may not be ready at the moment to pay cash since there probably will be holiday expenses and also bank holidays. There won’t be many buyers bidding for your home in the winter season, and this won’t increase your final selling price.

 

Tips for selling home faster during winter

To sell your home faster, ensure that the listing online is done professionally with engaging and honest descriptions. Also, let the photography be professionally done, with the rooms showing clearly with enough lights. You should also hire an experienced agent because they know all it takes to make your home sell faster. Make inquiries through your agent and set your home price at a reasonable amount so that it will attract potential buyers thereby selling faster. You should also keep the decorations simple, and use the old trick of baking cookies, since they scent will keep them exploring the home in a happy manner. Also, when potential buyers are visiting, make sure everywhere is well lit and the house is warm, and the gutters are clean.

 

Selling your home in winter may not always be the best thing to do, especially since the holidays are on and potential buyers will likely be covered in expenses, making the home sale unfavorable. Nonetheless, with the right agent and the right tips, you will likely sell your home fast and for a better price.

 

Filed Under: Property Management Education, Property Management FAQ, Residential Properties Tagged With: Los Angeles property management, real estate advice, tips for landlords

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