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Real Estate Update

Perks of Selling or Buying a House

over the Holiday Season

By DND Associates

pring is often considered the best time of year Perks for Buyers
to sell. Families can find their dream house, Despite the limited selection, buyers can also benefit
S make their purchase, and move in all before
from purchasing over the winter holiday season.
the new school year starts. But there are perks for Often a homeowner will put their house on the
home buyers and sellers who decide to list at the
market in winter because they can't or won't wait
end of the year.
until spring—that is, they need an immediate sale.
Perks for Sellers Buyers who purchase during the winter holidays
might find sellers more willing to negotiate on price
Since most sellers wait until spring to list their home,
there are typically fewer homes available for sale or contract terms.
over the winter holidays, which means less When You're Buying…
competition. If sellers price their home competitively Buying a house is stressful enough without the added
and stage it right, they can make their house stand pressure of celebrating a family holiday at the same
out from the sparse crowd, catching the attention of time. To enjoy the season, prepare for your purchase
more buyers.
in advance. Before you start your home search,
When You're Selling… figure out what type of home you want and where it
should be located. Decide on a budget and get
You can still celebrate the holidays but keep it
simple. Instead of hosting a large party, invite a few preapproved for a mortgage. And don't RSVP "yes"
family members and friends for a quiet dinner in, or to every party invitation you receive; you will need
head to a restaurant to keep your kitchen tidy and to keep some time available for viewing homes with
open-house ready. When decorating, remember that your agent.
not everyone celebrates the same holidays in the
same way. Stick to more neutral decorations that Over the past years, the DND team has earned its reputation as one
transcend any religious event like candles and winter of Fort Lauderdale’s top luxury residential and waterfront real estate
flowers such as paperwhites and poinsettias. specialists by providing the highest level of personalized service to
clients who wish to purchase or sell their home or condominium.
Whatever decorations you use, keep them to a Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their affiliation with the
minimum so your house remains the center of prestigious ONE Sotheby’s International Realty family, one of the
attention. world’s most respected brands.

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