10 Reasons to List Your Home During the Winter

1. Fewer Showings - Yes, there are fewer buyers, but those buyers that are left are usually very serious about making a purchase. 
2. Less Competition - Most people wait until spring and summer to list their home, which means during winter you will have far less competition than at any other time of year.
3. Tax Incentives - New tax incentives of up to $6500 for existing homeowners and $8000 for first-time buyers are in place for homes for a limited time. . This should bring out buyers who have been on the fence to do something rather than wait.
4. January is the Biggest Transfer Month - Did you know that more corporate moves happen in January than at any other time of the year?  This may be a great reason to list your home in the winter! 
5. Timing - By putting your home on the market during the winter you may be able to more easily hit your moving goals!   
6. More Time to Get Top Dollar - By starting to market your home early, you may be able to secure a higher price.
7. Great Time to Shop - If your home sell quickly you will be able to shop for your next home during the winter; this is a great time to find a bargain when your home is sold with no contingencies.
8. More Advertising - Because most agents and offices have less inventory during the winter, your home may be advertised more often than during the spring and summer months!
9. More Attention - Most agents will be able to devote more specialized attention to your needs during the winter because they have fewer clients to manage.
10. The Market - Today's interest rates are at 40 year lows. This gives buyers more spending power, and will be even more important when you begin shopping for your next home!