A few things to consider when deciding whether to sell a home in Locust Grove–or anywhere
If the past few years of the housing market have demonstrated nothing else, it is that you cannot predict the best time to sell a home. While the spring market, a traditionally fast paced time, was slower, there were other periods of the year that are typically slower that saw a lot of movement on the housing market. When sellers ask if putting their home in Locust Grove on the market over the holidays is a wise idea, my answer is yes! You can sell your home in Locust Grove, or anywhere in central Virginia, over the holidays.
Tips for selling your home in Locust Grove over the holidays.
Many of the things you would do to sell your home in Locust Grove anytime during the year still apply over the holiday season. You will want to stage the rooms to highlight the best aspects of your home and keep your home clean for showings. Here are some other helpful tips for selling your home in Locust Grove.
Get photographs before you decorate: Pictures of your home all dressed up for the holidays look awesome during the holiday season. However, if your home is just entering the market, it may not be until after the holiday season that it sells. Buyers scrolling online in January may make the assumption that there is something wrong with your house or that it is too expensive if all the photographs showcase holiday decorations. Stop that from happening by having your photos done before your home in Locust Grove is put on the market.
Keep decorations simple: Highlight the best features of a room using your holiday decorations. Have a beautiful gas fireplace? Decorations on the mantle will bring attention to it. Use your Christmas tree to highlight the tall ceilings in a family room or bring buyer’s eyes to the picture window. Try not to make your home appear cluttered by covering every inch with holiday decor. While it may feel festive, it might cause buyers to think that your home lacks storage.
Be flexible and Plan Ahead: Having your home in Locust Grove for sale over the holidays means that showings may happen more often during the week when people have time off from work. Be ready for them by having your home ready for showings. You can also plan with your Realtor® ahead of time to block certain days off the calendar for showings. If you have family coming into town or are hosting a party, let your Realtor® know ahead of time, so he can keep that time reserved for you and your guests.
Turn on All the Lights: Sunlight is a commodity these days. Since daylight is approaching its shortest amount all year, turning on all the lights in your home before a showing helps buyers from stumbling through a dark home searching for light switches. Don’t forget to turn on outside lights so everyone can easily navigate to your front door.
Price It Right: Putting your home in Locust Grove on the market during the holidays may mean it takes a little longer to sell. Talk with Realtor® to find out how much your home is worth with the current market conditions and price it accordingly. Since it does take some extra effort during this busy time of year to get out to home showings, buyers are more likely to pass by a house that is overpriced. You can help make your home appealing to a larger group of buyers by staging it and giving it a good clean.
Delay Moving Until After the Holidays: When your home in Locust Grove goes under contract, work with your Realtor® to see if you can stay in the house until after the holidays. Depending on the situation of the buyers, you may be able to come to an agreement where you can stay in your home in Locust Grove after closing through a rent back.
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