Why the Holiday Season is a Great Time to Buy and Sell a Home

The holiday season is super busy for most people, but that doesn't mean you still can't sell your home or buy a new one during this time. The holidays can actually become a hot time to sell and buy. Even though the holiday season is filled with holiday get togethers, Christmas shopping, school parties and so much more, it can actually be an advantageous time. If this is the time you were shooting for, Balboa Realty, the Orange County real estate experts have some tips to help you sell your home or find your new dream one. It might be the very best present of all!

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Sellers Stand Out During The Holiday Season 

Many sellers decide to skip the holiday season and wait to list their homes in the new year, so you can take advantage of this. There's often a lull in the market so when your home appears it will draw a lot of attention and will have less competition. With limited inventory of homes for sale, you will likely be able to get close to your asking price. During the busy holiday season, it’s typical for causal buyers who are just browsing the market to take a break and start again in the new year. The good news is, the people who do come to see your home will be serious buyers. These people have made it a priority to come see your home which means they are likely to make an offer.  

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Light It Up 

During the holiday season it is perfectly acceptable and most definitely encouraged to embrace the festive spirit. Hang a wreath on your front door and se a few strings of lights to make the outside of your home look warm and glowing. Head inside and hang a little mistletoe in the doorway or display a snowglobe as a table centerpiece. Don't go too crazy because the last thing you'd want is for the decorations to look cluttered and take away from your home. Think of the winter decorations as accent pieces and they will likely have a positive affect on your home making it looks even more dazzling that normal.  

Come On In

Open your doors to friends, family, and neighbors and showcase your beautiful home. Plan an open house type party and help get the word out that your selling your home. Offer drinks and small bites and set the mood with music played on low. People you know can come see for themselves and if they like what they see they will be sure to spread the word to their friends, family, and neighbors creating more and more people of possible interest. Word of mouth and recommendations are still very popular and trusted forms of marketing strategies. 

Buyers Advantage During The Holidays

New home, new you. This holiday season, gift yourself with the best possible present - a new home! Start the new year off right in the home of your dreams. Get all the work done now so you can just enjoy the start of 2020 without the hassle of finding a new home. Also, if your move requires you to switch schools for the kids, it’s always a good idea to start them off on the right foot in the new year. 

The holiday season is very busy for most people and many can’t find the time to go house shopping. This gives buyers a great advantage because you will have much less competition. Although your calendar might be full of holiday parties and family festivities, many businesses slow during the season, so you might find yourself having flexible work hours and more time off. While you are off from work, you can use this free time to come see your future dream home and possibly make an offer.  

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Published on Friday, November 8, 2019