The Holidays Have Arrived!

Happy Thanksgiving from The Murphy Team! We hope you all have finished your shopping and are beginning to cook those delicious meals and welcome family and friends.

We are getting into the thankful spirit this week with a new listing at 8575 Middle Mount Vernon Road in Posey County! It's a beautiful home in a country setting you won't want to miss!

We know the holidays are always fun, fast-paced, and sometimes stressful, and if you've been thinking of putting your house on the market, you might be thinking that now is not a good time to go ahead and list. Today's post is going to share with you why it most certainly is a fantastic time to go for it and put your house on the market this holiday season. A lot of sellers don't realize how many people are out and about during the holiday season. We promise you, they're out there!

So, to celebrate the start of a busy, shopping-filled holiday season, here are 10 Good Reasons to List Your House during the Holidays!

1. People who look for a home during the holidays are serious buyers.
2. These serious buyers have fewer homes to choose from during the holidays, so you have less competition than say, mid-summer.
3. Houses "show better" when decorated for the holidays. Who doesn't love walking into a home filled with holiday cheer?

4. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays. They may very well connect with your home and want to spend their next holiday season there!
5. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays.
6. Many people want to buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.
7. January is traditionally the month of transfers. Transferees can't wait until spring to buy. You must be on the market to capture those tranferring families.

8. You may still restrict showings during your personal family holiday events.
9. You can sell now, but specify a delayed closing or extended occupancy until after the holidays if you desire.
10. By selling now, you have an opportunity to buy during the spring when many houses will be on the market!

If you have any questions or want to learn more about how The Murphy Team can help you, don't hesitate to give us a call. Call Andrea at (812) 589-9312 or Chelsea at (812) 455-5665.

In the meantime, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!! We are very thankful to live and work in this community.

Enjoy tomorrow's turkey feasts---and who is getting out for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping this weekend?