Q: Marsha, my wife and I are ready to sell our home. She wants to wait until after the first of the year, and I want to sell right now. Do people buy and sell during the holidays?
A: Yes! It may surprise you to learn that homes sell all year long and the holidays are a wonderful time to put your home on the market. It is true that today’s market is on fire, and it seems as if anything with four walls, a roof, a kitchen, and a bath will fly off the shelf. However, the reality is many sellers are still reluctant to sell during the holidays and many buyers stop searching in December.
The old thinking that spring and summer are the “buying seasons” is becoming passé. The growth of international buyers, a more mobile society, and the internet have drastically changed the way people purchase homes. Here are some great reasons to put your home on the market between Thanksgiving and the New Year.