{"id":170,"date":"2012-12-05T18:55:04","date_gmt":"2012-12-05T23:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.burlington-homes.com\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2022-04-22T17:17:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T21:17:22","slug":"to-sell-or-not-to-sell-during-the-christmas-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loriv.com\/blog\/home-buying-and-selling\/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-during-the-christmas-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"To Sell or Not to Sell – during the Christmas holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During the holidays keep the decorations to a minimum. Don't block or cover up important selling features such as fireplace mantels, stairs, stained-glass windows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the Christmas holidays quickly approaching people ask me every year: Is it a good idea to list and sell my home in the month of December?<\/em><\/p>\n

Typically, I would suggest to my clients to wait until the new year if they can, because a lot of potential buyers have their minds on other things like: shopping, baking, numerous Christmas parties, etc.
\nHaving said that, each year can vary.. This year, and I mean like right now, I would actually say it is still a good idea to list and sell your Burlington home<\/a> because there is a shortage of nice Townhomes, Condos and Detached Homes on the market. Low supply and high demand still exists in Halton Region in December 2012.<\/p>\n

Buyers are still seriously looking and ready to buy. So,\u00a0as\u00a0a seller you have very little competition – which often means quick sale and top dollar!\u00a0Timing is always crucial in any market, so if you’re thinking of listing your home do it now and you’ll have 2 solid weeks before things really slow down.<\/p>\n

One other thing – people out looking at this time of year and through the holidays, tend to be more serious buyers.\u00a0If you do<\/em> decide to go on the market, here are some quick tips on Decorating you Home for “Selling”<\/span>.<\/p>\n