There are some benefits to listing in December

selling your home during the holidays

So, why list your home during the holidays? It's true that there are fewer buyers beating the bushes to during December and early January, but there can be some strong benefits to selling this time of year.

Here in Steamboat Springs, our busiest week of the year for tourism is between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, so now is actually a great time to get some visibility for your property. The biggest reason home sales drop in this area during the holidays is not lack of buyers – it’s because many sellers decide to take their listing off the market. Some sellers don’t want to be bothered with showings during the holiday season, and that’s understandable, but they could be missing out on a golden opportunity to sell to the thousands of tourists who could be looking for the perfect mountain home.

Now, if your home is in a rural area with winding streets that don’t get plowed often, it might make sense to take your property off the market for a month or two. Otherwise, don’t underestimate the power of year-end buyers.

Here are some reason why:

  • Year-end buyers may have a tax incentive to purchase before the end of the year
  • Many executives get their annual bonuses in December
  • If they are shopping for real estate during the holidays, you can bet they are in a good mood
  • Holiday buyers generally want to make their families happy, and real estate brings people together
  • If buyers are taking time out of their busy holiday schedule to look at real estate, they are probably more serious than the average house hunter

Make sure your real estate agent knows of any days that you will be entertaining company He or she can can plan showings around your guests. It's perfectly fine to say no to showings for a couple of days. If the buyer is serious, they will be understanding. A little communication goes a long way. 

If you are considering listing your property in Steamboat Springs, or if you are searching for a perfect Colorado mountain home, contact us. We will put our nearly 30 years of real estate experience to work for you.