Your Home Could Be the One Serious Buyers Are Waiting For

Nov 25

Written By BJC

Why Listing Now — Even During Thanksgiving Week — Can Give You a Major Advantage

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home on the South Shore but assumed you should wait until spring, here’s something most homeowners don’t realize:

This week — Thanksgiving week — is one of the best times of the year to stand out.

Inventory drops sharply as sellers pause for the holidays, travel, host family, or assume “no one buys right now.” But while listings decrease…

Serious buyers don’t disappear. They accelerate.

In fact, the buyers who are active right now are:

✅ job relocation buyers starting positions in January
✅ families needing to move before the second semester
✅ renters tired of renewing leases
✅ buyers who missed out earlier in the fall
✅ motivated purchasers taking advantage of year-end financial planning

These are not browsing buyers.
These are decision-ready buyers.

What Low Inventory Means for You as a Seller

When fewer homes hit the market:

🏡 Your home gets more attention
🔍 You face fewer competing listings
📅 Showings are more intentional
💰 Stronger offers become more likely
⏱ Days-on-market typically shorten
📣 Your marketing has greater impact

It’s simple supply and demand — and this week, the supply shrinks dramatically.

The Myth: “No one buys during the holidays.”

The Truth: Some of the strongest buyers of the year buy now.

These buyers:

aren’t just casually looking
don’t delay decision-making
are often pre-approved and ready
value move-in timing more than negotiation

Some even aim to close before December 31 for tax advantages, or before January to lock in school district logistics.

Why Your Home Might Be Exactly What They Need

Maybe your home offers:

✅ a first-floor bedroom for multigenerational living
✅ a finished basement for teens or play space
✅ a home office for hybrid workers
✅ a fenced yard for pets
✅ proximity to the commuter rail
✅ access to desirable South Shore schools

When inventory is low, unique features stand out even more.

But What If You Don’t Want Showings During the Holiday?

You still have options:

✅ delayed showing launch
✅ coming-soon marketing
✅ restricted showing windows
✅ weekend-only access
✅ virtual showing alternatives

You stay in control of the process — always.

What About Selling and Buying at the Same Time?

This is one of the biggest concerns I hear, and it’s completely understandable.

Here’s how I help clients navigate it smoothly:

🔹 bridge strategies
🔹 rent-back arrangements
🔹 contingent offer structure
🔹 temporary housing planning
🔹 sequencing timelines
🔹 lender coordination

You don’t have to risk being “between homes.”

Why Waiting Until Spring Can Backfire

Most sellers aim for spring because:

the weather feels better
lawns look greener
more buyers are out

But here’s what also happens in spring:

❌ competition skyrockets
❌ buyers have more options
❌ offers spread thinner
❌ your home blends in

Right now, the opposite is true — and that’s where the opportunity lies.

If You’ve Been Waiting for a Sign… This Might Be It

Ask yourself:

⭐ Are you downsizing after hosting Thanksgiving?
⭐ Are the kids grown and rooms going unused?
⭐ Would a smaller mortgage improve lifestyle spending?
⭐ Has maintaining the home started to feel like work?
⭐ Are you thinking about relocating in 2025?

If so, listing during this low-inventory window could put more money in your pocket — and make your transition easier.

Let’s Talk Strategy — Not Pressure

If you want to explore:

✅ what your home could sell for today
✅ how many buyers are currently looking in your price range
✅ timing options that fit your life
✅ ways to prepare without overwhelm
✅ whether selling now or later is smarter

…I’m here to guide you.