The Mission in Santa Barbara, aerial photography by Technopanorama

1. There is less competition from other Sellers.

2. Fewer options also mean a greater chance of a higher offer.

3. Statistics show that this season has one of the highest listings – sold to listings – taken ratio.

4. January is traditionally the month when employees start new jobs and may need to purchase a home prior to January in preparation for their transfer.

5. You can still restrict showings of your house to coordinate with your holiday festivities.

6. There are buyers that need to purchase before the end of the year due to tax reasons.

7. Decorated houses for the Holidays show better.

8. People that are looking for houses to purchase during the Holidays are much more serious buyers.

9. More people have time off, giving them more time to house hunt.

10. You may have the option to negotiate an extended occupancy until the beginning of the New Year or later.