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Do you decorate your house for Christmas if it’s listed for sale?
Nov 30th 09
Christmas Decorations?
Every year we get the same calls from our sellers and they all want to know if they should decorate their homes for Christmas if the house is on the market.
- My standard answer is live like you normally would if the house was not on the market. (BUT KEEP IT CLEAN) If you decorate every year then decorate.
- I should emphasize that if you decorate like Clark Griswold then please tone it down.
- I have never in 11 years had a buyer complain about Christmas decorations in or on a house when showing homes during the Christmas Season.
- Realtors and buyers love walking in homes with fresh cooked sweets and the good smells of Christmas.
NOTE: If you have a North facing property or one with a sidewalk that takes days or weeks for the snow to melt off I highly recommend that you make sure the sidewalks and driveways are clean of any slippery spots.
Do I take my home off the market in the Winter?
Sep 10th 09
For Parker Colorado Real Estate Brokers the yearly question every broker is asked…
“Do we take the house off the market in the winter months?”
Confusion is Scary! Know the Facts.
The yearly question every broker is asked “do we want to take the house off the market in the winter months?”
What is the answer?
- Buyers that are out looking between September and March are usually very serious buyers. They are not “tire kickers.”
- Inventory is low since many sellers buy into the myth that they need to take the house of the market in the winter.
- Low inventory + serious buyers = a great opportunity to sell a home or real estate.
- Fewer “tire kickers” means fewer showings = less interruptions and house cleaning. Again, serious buyers will be looking.
- Serious buyers usually = relocation buyers or people that have already sold their home and need to find a replacement home quickly.
- Relocation buyers usually close very quickly and you know they have a Company behind them so they will be prepared and ready to close the deal.
- Fewer real estate transactions are taking place at this time so Realtors, title companies and inspectors have less pressure and more time to dedicate to your transaction.
- It isn’t as hot outside. Fall in Colorado is the most beautiful time of the year so buyers really enjoy getting out and looking for homes.
” I advise you to continue actively marketing your home for sale in the winter.”
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