3 reasons to list your property for sale before Christmas
While many assume December is a quiet time for the property market, the stats tell a different story - getting your home ready to sell before Christmas can offer you a head start and some serious advantages.
If you’ve been considering selling, now might be the perfect moment to take that step and get in touch with Nathan and the team. Here are three compelling reasons to get your home market-ready ahead of the festive season.
1. Do the prep now, sell when you're ready
Getting your home ready to sell doesn’t mean you have to have people viewing it this side of the new year. You can be proactive in arranging your property valuation, instructing an estate agent, having your marketing video and photography completed, then finalising the details.
Once everything is in place, you’re free to relax over the holidays. Your home can go live whenever you want it too (we recommend a certain day in particular - read on to find out which!). Meanwhile, you enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’re ahead of those waiting until the New Year to start the process.
2. Get ready for the Boxing Day boom
Of course, there's one day that's better than others when it comes to maximising interest and value in your home. Year after year, Boxing Day is recorded as the peak day for buyers browsing for their next home. It's consistently recorded that the period between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day is the busiest time of year for online property searches too. This surge reflects buyers who have resolved to start the new year fresh, many envisioning their next Christmas in a new home.
90% of the properties we listed last Boxing Day received an offer by mid-January and the majority agreed sales by the end of the month. This put our sellers in prime position to make offers on early spring listings and secure their dream home.
If you want to make the most of this incredible opportunity, now is the time to act. Getting your home listed for the Boxing Day boom could make all the difference. You can learn all about our Boxing Day listings here.
3. Become a ‘power-buyer’ so you’re in a strong position when you do find ‘the one’
Starting the selling process early places you in a very strong position when it comes to finding your next home. A “power buyer” is someone who has already agreed a sale on their property and is ready to proceed, giving them an edge over other buyers still tied up in a chain.
Sellers love power buyers because they’re less likely to encounter delays. By preparing your property now, you could be in the ideal position to make an offer on your dream home in 2025, without the frustration of being overlooked due to an incomplete sale.
If you’ve been denied a viewing because you’ve not yet agreed a sale on your own home, you’ll understand how frustrating it can be. Don’t let this hinder your moving plans in 2025!
Join our Boxing Day Listings 2024.
We're currently gearing up for a fresh wave of property launches on Boxing Day to cater to eager buyers. If you'd like your property featured, your festive plans won't be disturbed or interrupted.
We'd need to visit you before the 18th of December (so there's still plenty of time) to discuss our unique marketing methods and arrange for our media manager Scott to visit to produce your bespoke video and photos.
Then that's it! We simply make your property live on Boxing Day across Rightmove, Zoopla, our YouTube channel, and of course across social media with a targeted campaign.You won't hear from us until the New Year but we will be busy behind the scenes booking viewing appointments for mid-January for your pre-arranged launch day.
To learn more, call Nathan and Sian on 02920 454555 or email sales@cpshomes.co.uk. We'll get started with a free valuation and then start prepping your home for success!
The information contained within this article was correct at the date of publishing and is not guaranteed to remain correct in the present day.
