For many years, a myth has been based on the assumption that potential purchasers take time off around Christmas. In fact, this theory has gone out the window for a few years now! Anyone serious about buying, won’t be letting a season pass, when it could mean they miss out on securing the home of their dreams!

Here are two good reasons to sell your house in December

1. Less Competition - If no one else is listing their property in the winter months, there will be FEWER new properties on the market. Buyers will be more likely to notice your property amongst the reduced choice. Whereas if you launch in more traditional seasons, you risk getting lost in the crowd. This is not just on the online property portals but also with viewings and open weekends and may be missed and eventually forgotten.

2. Buyers are MORE ACTIVE during the holidays - Yes, that’s right. Buyers don’t actually take time off house hunting during the holidays, in some cases they actually INCREASE their activity. It’s been well documented in lots of countries that the days around Christmas are very busy on property portals: To validate this closer to home, Daft.ie also sees huge spikes in traffic over the holiday season. They agree that buyers are still out there over the holiday season and there’s less competition. They’ve shown that while spring and autumn are the best times of year for buyers due to increased choice, the holidays and winter can be better times for sellers.

If you are thinking about selling, Oates Breheny Group can get you ready to be on the market at the perfect time, within a couple of days – we can have your property ready for sale. Also, with the bonus of no upfront fees, it won’t eat into your Christmas budget!

Contact us to arrange a free property appraisal on 071 9140 404 or email sales@obg.ie