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Buyer or a seller the Holiday Season is not a time to stop.

There are several folks who might argue to wait, not me. I strongly urge my clients and any prospective clients to list or remain listed over the holidays and if you are looking this may be the best time.

To prove my point I looked at results from the end of last year and the beginning of this year and found between November 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013 we actually Closed 180 units which is an average of 36/ month. When I looked at the rest of the year to make a comparison I found we only averaged 37 units!

Looks like the market doesn’t slow down for the holidays!!

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By the way, being on the Market during the Holiday Season does not mean having to schedule Christmas Dinner around a showing, or arranging access while preparing for your New Year’s Eve party. It just means being available on line for buyers to see and evaluate during the period so that convenient showings can be scheduled.

There are several reasons real estate shouldn’t stop for the holidays.

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Folks looking for a summer destination need to make their decisions now so they can purchase and renovate before the April/May timeframe reserved for decorating their purchase. Everyone wants to be ready for the Memorial Day activities.

Buyers who are purchasing second homes usually find out how well they did in 2013 and how much their bonus is likely to be during the fourth quarter. You want to make sure your house is among the possibilities they will consider.

Homes decorated for the holidays show a warmth and happiness that can translate to a buyer as they visualize their family enjoying their new destination in the country. A fire in the fireplace and a decorated tree sure looks warm and inviting to me!

Many buyers of second homes are making their purchases for the enjoyment factor. But some are also looking at the tax implications which motivate them to get certain transactions completed during the current year.

 This year, more than previous years, Mortgage Money and getting financing is going to become more difficult as new regulations become fully implemented (Dodge-Frank Regulations). Smart buyers are moving up their purchase dates to allow for extended periods of scrutiny by the banks to make sure they can enjoy their purchases this summer.

The Holidays are emotional times for most people, including home sellers and shoppers. Holiday decorations, presented tastefully and sensibly, can help wrap a bow on it.

We have closed on 108 homes here on the North Fork since October 1st.

We only have 535 houses left to sell, about 100 fewer than our previous low.

I’d love to connect you with a seller!

My contacts are as follows:

egiordano@elliman.com

631 298 6131

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