12 REASONS TO LIST YOUR HOUSE IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

1. There is less competition for buyers.

2. Buyers are more serious during the end of the year because they usually have to move.

3. Your home may look better when it is decorated for the holidays.

4. We usually have the highest percentage of listings sold to listings taken during this time.

5. You may receive more money for your home now because you have less competition from other listed homes.

6. You may be able to obtain equity loan commitment quicker.

7. Buyers have more time to look at homes during the holidays, especially during vacations.

8. January is traditionally the biggest transfer month – and your home can be on the market.

9. By selling now, you can have a closing after the first of the year for tax purposes.

10. When you sell during the winter, you have an opportunity to buy and move during the spring.

11.You may have fewer showings, but great prospects.

12.Corporate transferees who need to buy a home now can’t wait until spring.

Home Buyer Tax Credit

The U.S. Government recently extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit. The $8,000 first-time home buyer credit that was scheduled to expire December 1 will continue until April 30, 2010.

In addition, beginning December 1, many current homeowners will qualify for a $6,500 tax credit if they've lived in their current home for at least five years and are seeking to relocate. Plus, the income limits for single buyers and married couples were also raised.

There has never been a better time for you or someone you know to take advantage of this tax credit because hundreds of homes are now priced below market value.

If you have a family member or friend who could benefit from learning more about this tax credit program, please have them contact me for a free one-hour consultation so we can discuss how these changes will help them.

Also, because this program is a tax credit - it does not have to be repaid. Who's the next person you know who should learn about this program?