Planning a move in 2022?
As we approach Christmas, we all start making plans for the coming new year.
If you have decided that a move is on the cards for you and your family, you have probably thought that you will put your home on the market in the New Year.
But, what if everyone else has the exact same thought?
As we approach Christmas, we all start making plans for the coming new year.
Should we book a holiday?
Redo the bathroom?
Change jobs?
Or move house?
If you have decided that a move is on the cards for you and your family, you have probably thought that you will put your home on the market in the New Year.
Significant changes can come, but not until Christmas is out of the way.
December is often a hectic month for everyone.
School plays.
Presents to buy and wrap!
Decorations.
Elf on the shelf!?
So, we to compartmentalise the big tasks.
Christmas first. Then, after the kids have gone back to school, and life returns to normal, you can get the house on the market.
But,
What if everyone else has the exact same thought?
Rightmove has reported that their busiest day is Boxing Day. Every single year.
Because, after the main event, Boxing Day is a day for chilling out, and if we are being honest, it is a little boring. So Boxing Day is lots of TV, leftover food and internet searching and many will start to look at their plans for the coming year.
So, how can you make the most of that?
Well, BEFORE you put up your decorations this year, why not have the house valued and prepared?
You could even go as far as having the photography done and the brochure approved.
And then, sit tight until Christmas.
Don't put it on the market just yet.
Enjoy Christmas without the worry of arranging viewings around the Christmas tree or whilst you are trying to prepare Christmas dinner.
Simply ask your agent to go live on the market AT Christmas. (literally, Christmas eve if they can!)
Why?
Because property websites list properties in order of the newest listed.
If yours is the most recently listed property, on the busiest day of the year (Boxing day), you are in a great position to be seen by all new buyers who are thinking about moving in the new year.
If timed correctly, you could have a very successful launch to the market, and you won't have to even think about it until the new year, which is when you wanted to begin marketing anyway, right?
Timing: get ready BEFORE the festivities start.
Preparation: Prepare the marketing in advance. Have the photography done before you decorate for Christmas. This will mean that your photos will not need to be redone if the property doesn't sell in the first few weeks.
Valuations: Have your valuations as soon as possible so that the agent has time to prepare things before the Christmas break.
If you plan correctly, you can take full advantage of
The agents will be slightly quieter in the lead up to Christmas so that they can focus on preparing a lovely brochure for you.
Not only are you getting a head start on your New Year plan, you are going to be ahead of the competition in the market that is also planning a move in the new year.
Make the most of the increased website traffic, and your home will be seen by as many buyers as possible.
You won't have any viewings interrupting your Christmas!
If you want to get ahead of your New Year plans and make the most of the busiest day of the year for online activity in the property market, give us a call to book your valuation appointment now. There is plenty of time!