11 Reasons To List Your Home During The Holiday Season

Now that Halloween has passed, the remaining holidays begin to shift from pumpkins and leaves to Santa and snowflakes. As the holiday season gets into full swing, many potential buyers ramp up their search in hopes to find their perfect home before the year’s end. No matter their reasoning, these buyers are increasingly more serious about buying a home and buying it soon. So here are 11 reasons as to why a seller looking to put their home on the market should do so now to get the most out of their home in the least amount of time on the market.

#11. By selling now, you may 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!

#10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year!

#9. Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the holidays!

#8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the holidays to capture the market!

#7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons!

#6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays than they do

during a working week!

#5. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price!

#4. Houses show better when decorated for the holidays!

#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!

#2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the holidays and less competition means more money for you!

#1. People who look for homes during the holidays are more serious buyers!

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Buyer’s Home-buying Mistakes

MISTAKE #1: FAILING TO HAVE A PLAN

Deciding to buy a home is probably the biggest financial decision you will ever make. It is an exciting decision, but it is serious business, too, and you deserve serious advice.

Zig Zigler, a famous motivational speaker, once said that people don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan. With a game plan, you will eliminate many of the headaches involved in this complicated transaction.

You need a clear plan when deciding to buy a house. Evaluate your current situation. Do you currently own a home? If so, will it be necessary to sell before making another purchase? Are you renting? How much time is left on your lease? Do you and your family plan to use the back yard? What is important about the location of your house? Do you want to live within 10 minutes or one hour from the office?

Make a list of features which are important in your home. Write down desirable locations you would consider, an acceptable price range, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and any other amenities. Be specific. It is unlikely that you will find a home that offers every feature you desire. However, without a wish list, it will be more difficult to recognize a home which meets your expectations.

Provide your list to your Realtor. Your Realtor will look for homes that match your criteria. This will save you time – you won’t need to look at homes that do not fit your needs and desires.

A proper game plan will save you time and reduce the hassle of shopping for a home. Spend a little time in advance and save a lot of time and money in the future!

Call me and lets set up a Plan that will help you reach your goals! Luis Fajardo (626)594-5847 www.fajardohomesales.com

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How to get top dollar in any market: Factor 5

Factor 5: CURB APPEAL

The first impression a buyer gets of your home is from the curb.

Your front yard immediately reflects the inside condition of your house to the buyer. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the trees and bushes are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. The front door should be freshly painted or freshly stained.

Clean away debris. Remove parked cars. This all adds to curb appeal.

If a buyer does not like the outside, they may not stop to see the inside!

If you carefully consider this factor, you will maximize your chances of selling your property within the first seven weeks for top dollar!

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How to get top dollar in any market: Factor 4

Another key factor to getting the best financial return on your sale is taking a close look at your paint and carpet.

Factor 4: PAINT AND CARPET

Paint is your best improvement investment for getting a greater return on your money. Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat. If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood, or the paint looks faded, it is time to paint.

If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem. Don’t think that buyers have more money than you do to replace carpet. They don’t. They simply buy elsewhere.

So, are you ready to get top dollar?! Soon I will send you the last factor in achieving your goal.

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How to get top dollar in any market: Factor 3

Factor 3: ACCESS

Top selling agents will not show your home if both the key and access are not readily available. They do not have time to run around town picking up and dropping off keys. They want to sell homes! The greatest way to show a house is to have a key!

When your home is being shown, be sure to do the following:

Keep all lights on, including exterior “coach” lights by your front door

Keep all drapes and shutters open

Keep all doors unlocked

Leave soft music playing

Take a short walk with your children and pets

Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job

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How to get top dollar in any market: Factor 2

Factor 2: CLEANING

Most people are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanliness or odor when buying a home. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean. If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more.

If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space!

Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers, or if you are a smoker. You may not notice the smell, but the buyers do! Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odor. If you employ an agent to get the most amount of money for you, please don’t take offense if he/she must confront you about odor problems.

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How to get top dollar in any market: Factor 1

Did you know? The best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks! Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less financial return the seller will net.

There are 5 main factors to achieving your goal of getting top dollar for your property.

Factor 1: PRICING

It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value right when you list it. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell. I have found your first offer is usually your best offer.

An overpriced home:

Minimizes offers

Lowers showings

Lowers agent response

Limits financing

Limits qualified buyers

When you think about it, 80% of the marketing is done when we decide on what price to list your home.

For people unwilling to list a property at current market value, I usually recommend holding off on putting the property on the market for awhile.

Pricing is just the first of five factors in getting top dollar.

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