No matter the season, homebuyers need
to purchase homes. Think that if you
list your home for sale during the holiday season that it won’t sell? Then check out these reasons to list your St.
Louis or St. Charles County area home over the holidays.
1. Buyers are motivated.
Buyers looking to purchase a home
over the holidays are serious buyers. They may be trying to purchase before the
end of the year for tax reasons. Interest rates are predicted to go up next
year and homebuyers will be looking to take advantage of still-low rates. Also,
January is a big season for job transfers and homebuyers may be preparing for a
job at a new location in the new year.
2. There is less competition.
Fewer homes on the market means
fewer homes for sale for your home to compete against. This year there have
been more buyers than homes coming onto the market and some buyers have simply
been waiting all year for the right home to come onto the market. And that home
could be yours.
3. Homes show better.
Go ahead and decorate for the
holidays. Holiday décor give buyers a nostalgic feeling can illicit positive
emotions for your home. The holidays in general are a more emotional time of
year and buyers are often motivated by emotion. Just be careful not to overdo
the festive decorations, as you don’t want to clutter the space and make it
feel smaller.
4. People are looking at homes over
the holidays.
Despite the season, the Internet isalways available for online shoppers to discover your home online. In fact, COO
of Zillow Group, Amy Bohutinsky, said their data shows an “influx of buyers
between Christmas and January are online.”
In addition, buyers have designated time off work over the holidays to
search for their next home.
5. The process is quicker and
smoother than any other time of year.
With the market being a bit slower
during the holidays and winter months, the processors of your home sale have
more time to dedicate to you and make sure that things go quickly and smoothly.
Mortgage loan officers can process your loan quicker. Appraisers and inspectors
will show up faster. Title companies will have more time to research. All this
means a fast, smoother closing for you.
The Boehmer Team knows you have
needs but also concerns. Afraid of dealing with home selling while you are out
of town visiting relatives? The Boehmer Team takes care of that. In fact, there are many things The Boehmer
Team does to make sure your St. Louis or St. Charles County area home sale is
as painless as possible. Contact The Boehmer Team to find out how they deliver
great experiences for their home sellers and help them get the most from their
home sale.
