Here are some tips and tricks to selling during the holiday season.
Wondering how to sell your property during the holidays? While putting your house on the market between holiday celebrations and family visits might seem like miserable timing, sellers can actually benefit by using this period strategically.
Here’s why: Many sellers take a holiday hiatus until the New Year—and that means less competition when you sell. Plus, when buyers are squeezing in home showings during this busy time of year, you know they are serious.
So if you’re ready to sell during the holidays, here’s some guidance on how to prepare.
A little holiday decoration will help rather than hurt. So, it’s completely fine to be festive and decorate. Just don’t go overboard. Christmas lights and a tree in the living room are great; keep the additional decorations to a minimum.
Smells in properties can make or break a sale depending on what it is. The smell though of freshly baked cookies and holiday cakes will draw buyers more toward your house than others.
As sunlight is shorter over the holidays, ensure your property gives off great light and is inviting by replacing some of your lights with brighter bulbs to add more light for evening showings.
Be prepared to let people into your house when it may not be ideal timing for you. Not everyone celebrates the same holidays, so you may be asked to show on days you normally wouldn’t.
As the winter season can bring more rain, it’s a nice touch to leave boot covers by the front door, and it will also protect your house if anyone walks in with muddy shoes.
No matter the time of year, there are always people moving. Preparing properly for the sale, even during the holiday season, you can receive offers.
Please let us know if you’d like to talk through what to expect selling during the holiday season.
