The holidays -- that period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year's -- are filled with traditions. From food to decor, families celebrate that six week period in many different ways, each special and unique. When you decide to sell your house, however, many of those customs need to be simplified if you want a quick sale. Contrary to popular belief, this is a great time to sell your home. There are fewer buyers on the market, but the people that are spending their limited time house hunting are serious buyers.
Listing your house for sale online can make a huge difference in terms of the amount of buyers you can attract. Nowadays, 85% of home buyers look at listings online to determine which house to visit, and, more often than not, you only have 3 seconds to attract their attention. It's crucial that your photographs are attention grabbing and attractive so that they showcase your beautiful home in its best light.
There are close to 400,000 real estate agents working in the United States. This means there are likely dozens of agents in every major city and at least a handful in more rural areas. If you have recently become licensed yourself, then it may be extremely difficult to stand out from the crowd. Marketing can make you stand out or it can make you blend in with your competition. Marketing is however essential to get your name out there, so keep reading to learn about some marketing tips that will help you make your way in the professional real estate world by standing out.