And why waiting until spring may quietly cost you thousands.

Let’s be honest for a moment:

Most homeowners don’t delay listing until spring because it’s “better.”
They delay because it feels safer.

The holidays are chaotic, emotional, and full of “not-right-now” energy.
You’ve got family coming, decorations to hang, dinners to prep…
Plus the fear:

“Who would buy a house right now?”
“Is anyone even looking?”
“My home isn’t perfect yet.”

But here’s the truth no one tells you:

Spring is crowded. Spring is competitive. Spring is stressful.
And for many sellers, spring is where you leave money on the table.

The holiday season?
That’s where the opportunity is hiding.

Let’s pull back the curtain.

1. Serious Buyers Don’t Care About the Holidays — They Care About Results

Spring brings out the browsers. The daydreamers. The “just looking for fun” crowd.

Holiday buyers?
They’re the opposite.

They’re:

• Being relocated NOW

• Trying to start their kids at a new school in January

• Investors closing before year-end

• Families needing more space before baby #2 arrives

• People who waited too long and now NEED to buy

These aren’t people strolling into open houses because they had extra time on a Saturday.
These are decision-makers. Movers. Fast-action buyers.

They don’t have time to waste — and that benefits you.

2. You Have Less Competition (Which Usually Means More Money for You)

This is the part homeowners underestimate the most.

Everyone else is waiting.
So your home becomes:

✨ More visible
✨ More memorable
✨ More valuable in the eyes of buyers

When there are fewer homes on the market, buyers can’t be picky.
They can’t “shop around” for weeks.
They can’t wait for something better to pop up.

Your home becomes the home.

And that’s when you see:

• Multiple-offer situations

• Buyers willing to compromise

• Stronger, cleaner offers

Low inventory gives your home leverage — even more than you might realize.

3. Emotional Selling Is Real — and the Holidays Amplify It

Homes sell on logic…
but humans buy with emotion.

During the holidays, your home naturally radiates:

• Warmth

• Comfort

• Light

• Family energy

• The feeling of “belonging”

Even modest holiday décor gives buyers a sense of story:
“This is where our next chapter could be.”

Spring homes feel fresh.
Holiday homes feel like HOME.
There’s a difference — and buyers feel it instantly.

4. You Can Get Faster Closings Because Professionals Are Pushing to Finish the Year

Lenders, title reps, escrow officers, and movers know one thing:

No one wants a January backlog.

So during November and December:

• Files get pushed through faster

• Everyone is hustling to wrap up the year

• Deadlines motivate results

• Buyers are eager to settle before the calendar resets

What does that mean for you?

Less waiting.
Less stress.
Less sitting in limbo.

You’d be shocked how many holiday sellers say,
“Wow… that was actually smoother than I expected.”

5. Buyers Don’t Stop Searching Just Because You’re Busy

Spring may bring more showings, but the holidays bring more qualified eyes.

People scroll listings:

• In the airport

• At the dinner table

• While hiding from family in the guest room

• During slow moments at work

• On Christmas morning (it’s true—Zillow reports this EVERY year)

Online traffic stays strong — and your listing gets prime visibility.

6. The Pain of Waiting Usually Costs More Than the Inconvenience of Listing Now

Here’s the untold truth:

Waiting has a cost.

When you delay, you risk:

• Competing with dozens more listings in spring

• Missing out on today’s motivated buyers

• Price reductions when inventory spikes

• Carrying your mortgage several more months

• Delaying your next chapter (new home, relocation, retirement, etc.)

The myth says winter is slow.
The market says winter is strategic.

The Bottom Line: Holiday Sellers Win Quietly — But Consistently

Most homeowners wait.
But the ones who don’t often walk away saying:

“I wish I’d known this sooner.”

If you’re even considering selling, let’s talk.
No pressure.
No rush.
Just clarity, timing strategy, and what’s best for YOU and your family.

Thinking About Selling? Let’s Map Out a Smart Plan.

I'm here to guide you through every decision with honesty, care, and real strategy — not pressure.

Janelle Louanne Foyil
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