It isn’t at all uncommon for people to do a little house hunting during the holidays. People come to town to visit relatives and decide that they want to work with a Realtor. Sometimes they reach out a couple of days before they are due to arrive.
I usually can not accommodate last-minute clients during the holidays. I can work with clients who are already under contract. I have shown houses on New Year’s and the day after Christmas. Christmas is a holiday and in my household, we often celebrate on Christmas Eve. I don’t work either day.
People who are planning on buying a house during the holidays in 2024 should contact a Realtor by November 1st, 2024.
Home buyers who are currently working with a Realtor should be able to show or buy a house during the holidays. Most of us work during December.
Houses are sold during the holidays too. Homeowners who have a plan in place by mid-October will be able to sell their house quickly during the holidays and for top dollar.
Buying or selling a house is like many other things in life in that it is best to plan ahead.
