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Tax credits for energy efficient improvements-5 signs its time to call a plumber-Happy St. Patrick’s Day – 03/17 WSP Newsletter
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National sales rise, supply drops-life changes that affect credit-happy valentine’s day – 02/17 WSP Newsletter
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Home buying trends for 2017-how to prevent water damage-5 myths about electricity usage – 01/17 WSP Newsletter
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16539 S. Windsor Ln. Lockport, IL 60441
Luxurious Townhome – 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath with Full Basement For Sale!
16539 S. Windsor Ln. Lockport, IL 60441
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Is it a good idea to keep my home on the market during the holidays?
Is it a good idea to keep my home on the market during the holidays?
By Lisa Wenzel, ABR, BPOR, CRB, GRI, RPA, SFR, SRS
Many sellers believe that you should take your home off the market during the holiday season and here are some reasons why you should not.
- There are always serious buyers looking during the holiday season, there are relocation buyers who need to find a place to live fast, buyers that have been searching and haven’t found the perfect home to purchase or you have buyers whose current home just went under contract and will be closing in 45 days.
- Inventory is very low during the winter season, so if your home is priced right and in tip top shape, a multiple offer situation may occur. We love multiple offers because your home may end up selling for over list price. Multiple offer situations give the buyers a chance to provide their “highest and best” offer kind of like a bidding war and the best offer that suits the seller will be awarded the contract.
- Husbands and wives can view properties together during holiday vacations or days off, which makes it easier to decide on a home purchase.
- Holiday Home decorations portray an inviting and warm atmosphere. Buyers can very easily picture themselves in your home for the holidays. I showed a home during the holiday season, where the Christmas tree was lit and the fireplace was roaring. My clients loved the home and said “This is the House”!
- It only takes one buyer to like your home, and if you take your home off the market you could have missed a new buyer that just started looking. We had a seller client that listed their home numerous times with hundreds of showings. The home was a tough sale due to its location, we listed the home early in the season and behold the home went under contract in two weeks!! If we were not listed during the winter season, this buyer (that had no problem with the location) may have found another home and we would have missed the sale! Just another reason to keep you home on the market during the holiday!!!
Lastly, if you do get an offer on your home, you can set the closing date, so you do not disrupt your home for the holidays!
If you have any questions or need real estate assistance contact Wenzel Select Properties We are a full service real estate company located in Downers Grove, IL. Call us today at 630 430-4797.
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Tagged Articles, Chicago, Chicago Real Estate, Downers Grove Real Estate, FOR SALE, Home, Illinois, Lisle Real Estate, real estate, Selling Home in Winter, Should I sell during the holidays?, Westmont Real Estate, Winter Home Sale, Winter Market, Woodridge Real Estate
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Vacation Home Value?
Ever Dream of Owning a Second Home?
Find Out What a Recent Article in Living Magazine had to say about the Pros and Cons of Owning a Second Home.
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JUST LISTED!!! Stunning 3 Bed, 2 Bath Split Level House For Sale on 1.5 Acre Lot!
1N650 Ingalton Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185
Prepare to be blown away. Absolutely stunning 3 bed, 2 bath split level on show stopping 1.5 acre lot! Everything is brand new in this house! Lrg LR w/wood burning fireplace. Kitchen w/granite counters, SS appliances & lots of cabinet space. Dining area leads to sliding glass door to new deck. 2nd level inc. master w/door to roof top balcony, two addl. bdrms & full bth w/DBL sinks & claw foot tub. Lower Level offers ample living space w/2nd bth & DBL doors to patio. 2 car attached garage. Lrg backyard w/mature trees. Don’t miss taking a look at this extraordinary home!
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Winter Weatherproofing Tips
Chicago’s cold weather has arrived and there may be some areas in your home that allow cold air to leak in. These leaks can make the cost of your heating in the winter go way up, wasting precious warmth. Nobody likes to feel that cold draft brush their feet when walking past a door. Check out these handy tips from the experts of This Old House to weatherproof your home for the many months of cold weather that we have ahead us.
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