Ask Denise: Listing During the Holidays | The Zebra Blog

Ask Denise: Listing During the Holidays

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, it seems like every December I have at least one crazy client who wants to put their home on the market – right during the holiday season! What can I say to dissuade these people from listing their home at this time of year?

A:  Actually, those sellers may not be as crazy as you think! In spite of what you might think, in most markets there is activity over the holidays. And if a buyer is out looking at that time of year, they are likely very serious about purchasing. Add to that the fact that most homes look their best over the holiday seasons, and you know have a logical reason to be listing a home at this time of year. The most important thing to do is to ask your seller what their motivation is for listing now. Rather than try to convince them to work on your timetable, it’s best to discover why listing now is so important.

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