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The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market - but is it? While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious and competition is less fierce with fewer homes being actively marketed. First, decide if you really need to sell at this to ease holiday Selling Hire someone to help with the cleaning. You'll need to keep your home immaculate for showings, which is easier said than done when friends and family are frequenting your home for holiday parties. Spending a little extra money on a housekeeper for this hectic season can pay off by saving you time and energy. Don't schedule showings when you have houseguests. Your friends and family won't be pleased if they have to vacate every time a buyer wants to take a look. If you plan on having holiday visitors, let your agent know that these dates are off-limits for showings. Prepare your home well in advance. If you know you're going to have to sell during the holidays, the sooner you can get your home ready to put on the market the better. Several months before you have to sell, start clearing out clutter and personal items such as family photos and knickknacks and cleaning your home from floor to ceiling. Getting these chores out of the way early will give your more time to enjoy the holidays. 1 2 3 time of year. Then, once you've committed to the challenge, don your gay apparel and follow these tips to reduce stress and savor the season. 7 tIPS