1.       Corporate transferees, who need to buy a home now, can’t wait until
Spring.

2.       Winter prospects are more serious buyers. Who else wades through snow and subzero temperatures to see houses?

3.       Throughout the holiday season, you may restrict showings during your
personal family events. Buyers are more understanding at this time of year.

4.       There is less competition for buyers.

5.        Expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit, for First-Time Home Buyers and
Existing Home Buyers (specified criteria applies as defined by law).

6.       You may receive more money for your home now because you have less
competition. 

7.       Your home looks better during the holidays.

8.       January is traditionally the biggest transfer month and you must be
on the market to capture that market.

9.       You may have fewer actual showings, but more qualified and motivated
prospects.

10.   When you sell during the winter you have an opportunity to buy during
the spring, when many homes are on the market.

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