While others are hunting for deals on TVs, you could be hunting for your dream home. There are three really good reasons why house hunting during the holidays may actually be the best time all year!
- ACCESS
- Most everyone takes some time off around the holidays. A lot of people mistakenly put their house hunt on hold for a few weeks, this means you have more access to your real estate broker. YEAH! You will have their undivided attention! Also, homeowners are more likely to be away on vacation or home and more able to clean up and step out. This allows for ease of booking showings at times that are convenient for you.
- VISIBILITY
- Here in Atlanta at least, it is rare to have a “White Christmas”. The leaves are all down, the flowers have gone, and the grass has stopped growing. With a lack of measurable snow, this is the best time to visually inspect the home and surroundings. Foliage and flowers can hide a lot. That nice flowery bush might have been disguising rotted siding. Be sure to take a peek around the property lines now that there are no green leaves to hide what lies beyond in the woods. Also, this is a great time see homes all spruced up for the holidays!
- EXHAUSTION
- Yes you read that right… Exhaustion. Sellers are exhausted. As the market slows down a bit for the winter, they may have been on for a while. The kids are home from school. There is shopping to be done, special meals to be cooked, house guests and endless holiday parties to attend and host. Cleaning the house for another showing can be a real drag. Honestly, they just want to get it under contract so they can put their feet up and enjoy the holidays like everyone else. An offer could be the single greatest gift they get and your best chance at getting the home you love, at a price you can live with.
Ready to start your house hunt this holiday? Give us a call, we’d love to help!
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