A lot of San Diego homeowners and buyers are asking the same question right now: “Should I make a move now, or wait until after the holidays?”

The common belief is that the holiday market is “dead” and it is better to wait until January. In reality, serious buyers and sellers are still active, inventory is different, and the way you position your home or offer can give you an edge. This applies whether you are buying, selling, or doing both at the same time.

Thinking of Selling a San Diego Home Around the Holidays?

If you are a seller, the big concern is usually: “Will I get top dollar if I list near the holidays?” The answer comes down to strategy, pricing, and how we expose your home to motivated buyers who are still looking now.

• Serious buyers are still in the market and often have less competition from other sellers.
• You can position your home as a “must-see” by pricing correctly and using strong online marketing.
• We can explore options that avoid constant showings and open houses if that is important to you.

If you want to know what your home could realistically sell for in today’s San Diego holiday market and what your net cash in hand might be, I can show you multiple paths: selling on the open market, getting cash offers, or a combination.

Buying a San Diego Home – Now vs. After the Holidays

Buyers worry about timing too. Rates, prices, and competition all matter. Waiting until after the holidays can mean more buyers jumping back in at the same time, which can increase competition and reduce the chances of getting closing costs or price improvements.

The real opportunity right now is to focus on off-market deals, motivated sellers, and homes with better financing already in place. That includes properties with assumable 2–3% mortgages that can dramatically lower your payment compared to today’s rates.

San Diego Holiday Real Estate Strategy – Custom Plan for You

Whether you are buying, selling, or doing both, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to “buy or sell now or wait until after the holidays?” It depends on your equity, payment, timing, and what kind of property you are moving to or from.

If you want a clear plan based on your situation, the current San Diego holiday home market, and actual numbers (not just headlines), schedule a quick call or text me directly.

George Lorimer, ProWest Properties, DRE# 01146839. Your Home Sold Guaranteed or I’ll Buy It!*
*Conditions apply. Not all homes qualify for a cash purchase program. Disregard if your home is currently listed with a broker.