Winter is traditionally a slower time for the real estate market, but savvy home sellers can really use this to their advantage. Here’s how:

1. People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers!
2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you.
3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home. Less demand means less money for you!
4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays.
5. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price.
6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays during the weekday.
7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.
8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until Spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture that market.
9. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the Holidays.
10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year.
11. By selling now, you have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money. This will allow you to sell high and buy low.

So, when you list now, you may have fewer actual showings but more qualified buyers will be attracted to your home. And, since you have far less competition, these qualified buyers are going to pay more for your home. Are you ready to get started? Make the call today to McInturf Realty at 330-364-6648, or email us at makethecall@mcinturfrealty.net.