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Tip of the Week:
11/25/06
YULETIDE SELLING?
We say it every year ... if you have to sell - do not worry about the time of year. Properties DO SELL IN DECEMBER. Some Realtors (myself included years ago) have their best month of sales in December. So, realtors and owners remember:
Here is the seller ... so ... he has to sell now. He must move soon, but, alas, he is told December is a bad month to sell. What with Christmas and all, no one comes out looking. And the average Realtor has gone skiing ... and the seller keeps hearing that no one buys over the season anyhow. Well, dear seller, think again. Realtors know that, while you do not want to have anyone tromping through your home on Christmas day, those that are out looking in December are serious buyer types. They are also definitely moving and soon. Since most sellers believe no one is looking, fewer homes are being put up for sale - less competition. Go against the trend - consider December.
... .So:
List your property with a Realtor who is around - but tell him/her not to book appointments on the days when you want peace, Christmas/ Boxing day, etc. - but you want Realtors to know that your home is for sale. Put up those Christmas lights ... everywhere. For a $20 -$40 dollar investment even the most tired looking home can look great - at night.
Put up that Christmas tree early. Remember- buyers are looking for a home ... nothing like conveying that homey feeling with presents under the tree. Have that wonderful "baked cookie" smell. If you don't bake cookies - simmer a cinnamon stick in water before buyers come - great aroma.
Put the Christmas wreath on the door early ... poinsettias through the house ... you need them anyway. There is nothing like showing a home at its sparkling best. Go against the trend - consider December.
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