House-Hunting - Best Deals around Christmas - 5
Reasons Why
Wrap up a House for Christmas
Mark Di Vincenzo is the
author of the bestselling book, Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon. He is an
expert on timing. One topic he has researched well is 'when to buy a house'. He
points out that homes sell at Christmas time for many good reasons. "Someone's house can really be an emotional attachment, so the
seller is thinking, "They must really love this house if they’re willing
to make an offer on Christmas Day of all days."
Be Nice not Naughty
The holidays themselves can be
a good opportunity for buyers. Di Vincenzo explains how sellers
experience deep emotions , "[And] another factor that comes into play is
…people are in good and generous moods on Christmas Day so they may very well
be willing to accept less money than they normally would on any other
day."
Sellers Motivated
Many
Real Estate Agents know that winter, in general is advantageous for buyers. According to Di Vincenzo, "If someone’s listing a house in the
winter, it's a fairly safe bet that they're eager sellers and that they're more
open to negotiation. Otherwise they would wait for the spring." He writes that spring is the sweet spot for sellers
but January is best for buyers.
Winter Time - Less Buyers
The fact of the matter, as Di Vencenzo puts it is,
"So if you're a buyer, it really pays to be willing to trudge through bad
weather…because you're going to have eager sellers and you're going to have
less competition."
Willing to Drop the Price
Di Vincenzo points out that Sellers can also
be more motivated to accept an offer in January as the credit card bills
from the holidays start to roll in. Also, Sellers can find themselves very sick
and tired of showings during the holidays and that can be a big motivator when
negotiating.
Maybe it's time to let your realtor get you a very good deal.
Have a very Merry Christmas.
Christopher Ashby
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
100, 5810 2 STREET S.W.
CALGARY, AB T2H 0H2
Mobile: 403-680-4479
Office: 403-253-5305
Fax: 403-775-5156
E-mail: chris@yourhomeinalberta.com
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
100, 5810 2 STREET S.W.
CALGARY, AB T2H 0H2
Mobile: 403-680-4479
Office: 403-253-5305
Fax: 403-775-5156
E-mail: chris@yourhomeinalberta.com
Website: http://www.YourHomeInAlberta.com