🎄 Selling with Santa: Why Listing During the Holidays Isn’t Crazy (It’s Genius)
- The BBRE Team
- Oct 30
- 2 min read
Most people hang stockings during the holidays — not For Sale signs. But here’s the secret no one tells you… listing your home during the holidays isn’t crazy. It’s actually genius.
And no, you don’t have to hide your inflatable Santa. Just maybe deflate him during showings.
🎅 Myth: “No One Buys Houses During the Holidays”
Reality check: The serious buyers never stop.
While everyone else is distracted by sugar cookies, football games, and Christmas shopping, the people still house-hunting are motivated.
They’re relocating for work, determined to close before year-end, or just tired of missing out before spring hits.
If someone’s braving icy sidewalks to tour your home in December, they're not window shopping — they’re ready to buy.
🎄 Your Home Looks Magical (If You Keep It Classy)
Holiday décor can actually help you — if it’s done right.
A cozy tree, warm lighting, and subtle sparkle make your home feel inviting and emotional — and emotion sells.
Just maybe skip:
The life-size Grinch in the yard
The motion-sensor Santa that scares everyone in the entryway
The ten-foot inflatable snow globe blocking your curb appeal
Think “Boise chic,” not “North Pole rave.”
☕ Boise Buyers Love Cozy
When it’s 30° outside and a buyer walks into your home that smells like cinnamon and comfort — instant points.
Turn on the fireplace, soften the lighting, and let them feel next year’s Christmas morning right there.
(Pro tip: don’t bake cookies mid-showing. Nothing kills the vibe like a buyer walking in mid-frosting.)
❄️ Fewer Listings = More Attention
Here’s where it gets strategic:Most sellers wait until spring.
That means less competition — and your listing stands out.
In Boise’s winter market, your home can shine like Rudolph at a petting zoo full of cows.(Yes, we went there.)
Fewer listings often mean stronger offers and faster sales.
🕯️ Make It Easy to Show
Winter showings come with boots, coats, and slush. So make it easy for buyers to feel welcome:
Keep the walkway clear
Turn on the lights early
Set your thermostat to “cozy”
The longer they want to stay, the more they’ll picture themselves living there.
🎁 Wrap-Up (Pun Totally Intended)
Listing during the holidays isn’t crazy — it’s smart.
With fewer listings, motivated buyers, and that warm, emotional holiday vibe, this could be the best time to sell.
So go ahead — hang your stockings, light the tree, and call Boise’s Best Real Estate.
Because this year, Santa shouldn’t be the only one delivering presents.
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