It’s the time of the year that many Madison area home seller’s either take their homes on the market or put off listing their homes until Spring. For anyone in this position please consider the following reasons why you may be making a big mistake by waiting.
- The Tax Credit Extension was specifically created to stimulate the fall and spring real estate market. The incentives offered are creating a vigorous real estate market. It would be silly to miss out on the opportunity. For details on the Tax Credit Extension, CLICK HERE.
- The Extension has created a secondary market that has been somewhat stagnant the past year+. For the first time in a long time we are starting to see sales in higher priced property. If your home was listed and expired, you may want to give it another try with a strong Realtor.
- Interest rates are still very low. Who knows what will happen after the April 30th deadline to the Tax Extension.
- People who look for a home during the Holidays are very serious buyers—who else would be out there looking at this time of year?
- Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!
- January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees can’t wait until spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture that market.
- Houses show even better when they’re decorated for the Holidays.
- Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January (Spring Sellers), there will be less demand for your particular home. Less demand means less money for you.
- Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price.
- You can still be on the market and have the option to restrict showings during the actual Holidays.
- The Holidays provide late winter buyers with vacation time to “window-shop” listings online—you need to be there when they are looking.
- Why not? Worst case scenario is that you don’t accept an offer during the holidays. Best case is that you find a ready, willing buyer that offers you a price you can’t refuse!
Curious what your home’s current sale price value is? CLICK HERE for an instant calculation.
If your home were to sell, do you have your dream home picked out? CLICK HERE to view all real estate currently for sale.
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