Golden Realty Blog

Did you know that it is a big myth that that houses do not sell during the winter months? Sellers who wait until spring to list their homes become another property on the market to choose from. Let’s highlight a few reasons why we encourage sellers to list their homes or keep them on the market through the Holidays and the winter months, and not wait until spring.

There are statistically fewer homes on the market than there will be in spring. This means that a home for sale now is one of a few rather than one of many. Having your home listed in the winter means there is less competition, so you will stand out and chances are, sell your home during this period rather than waiting three months into spring and maybe summer.

During the winter months many buyers that have not purchased in the previous months do not stop looking. The buyers are still out there and they are ready to buy.

Typically buyers that are out shopping for houses in the winter months are motivated. If you do not have your home on the market when these buyers are looking, you are losing a valuable opportunity and the potential to get your home sold.

If you are a homeowner who is thinking about selling in the spring, think again. Don’t miss this winter window of opportunity to get your home sold.

Here are some tips and suggestions to spark the imagination this Holiday Season.

The Best Gift

The best gift affirms the recipient. It doesn’t have to be expensive or unusual. On The Waltons, Pa brought tears to the eyes of John Boy, an aspiring writer, with the gift of a Big Chief scribbler.

People’s conversations, emails and behavior are full of clues to what affirms them and makes an inspired gift. Almost anything conceivable can be purchased online.

The Unusual

The internet is a great place to get suggestions for unusual presents. For example, try Googling a friend’s hobby plus the word gift, for example, golf gift. Dig into the results until you find something different, like a golf drink caddy that dispenses cold and hot drinks and looks like a driver. Also consider:

• Something handmade, by you, a craftsperson or an artist
• A service rather than a thing, e.g., massage, pet sitting/grooming, catering
• Something from a vacation to an exotic locale

Gag Gifts

Starting a gag or funny gift tradition is a good way to make the holidays fun. For example:

• A caricature or personalized cartoon
• A Bug in the Ice Cube or the Sock Monkey Wine Holder