Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes & Strategy: How Fall Listings Give Sellers an Edge

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes & Strategy: How Fall Listings Give Sellers an Edge

 Yes, I went there, because your home deserves the same level of VIP treatment your Thanksgiving menu gets. If your life has shifted (job change, family growth, downsizing), and you’re thinking “should I sell before the new year?”, here’s the playbook:

• The market is cooling in terms of price growth, but that means less competition for sellers who move smart. ResiClub+1
  
  
• Tax tip: If you sell your primary residence and you’ve lived in it 2 of the last 5 years, you may exclude up to $250K gain (single) or $500K (married) from taxable income. TurboTax+1
  
  
• Hidden gem: Showings during November/early December mean serious buyers (they’re motivated) — and fewer “just browsing” people.
  
  

Create “holiday ready” staging: a minimal, cozy space that still shows off your home’s flow. Use warm accent lighting, neutral décor that says “I’m hosting” without cluttering the listing pics. And run your semester-end expenses: if you close by December 31, you can often deduct your real estate taxes for the year.

If your life’s changed and you’re ready to sell ...with strategy, not stress...let’s talk. Book your “Sell Before the New Year” planning session with The Atlanta Home Experts. We’ll dig into market timing, staging, pricing and your next move.
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