Find Your Dream Home Over The Holiday Weekend

No plans for this 4th of July weekend? If you are staying home while others are at the beach, BBQs and vacation - take this time to score your dream home! The best tactic for finding a great home is to look when no one else is looking. Avoid the competition and find your dream home over the holiday weekend!

3 Ways To Snag Your Dream Home Over 4th Of July Weekend

1.Go To Open Houses & Schedule Private Viewings

Some agents may not hold open houses during this holiday weekend because they assume no one is going to come. If you can’t find any open houses scheduled for home you are interested in, request a private viewing. If a seller is willing to show their home over a holiday weekend, they are likely very motivated sellers. This could be an opportunity to get a great home for a great price. See the home you love first and get your offer in before the competition by taking advantage of this holiday weekend!

2. Take Advantage of Older Listings

During this time of summer, the peak Spring season is winding down. Listings are starting to decline and less homes are on the market before the market picks up again in September. Take advantage of this slower time by looking at older or “stale” listings. A house that has been on the market for a while might be the best home for you, at a great price. Set up showings for homes that may not seem perfect but have potential and see for yourself!

3. Negotiate 

With fewer buyers out during the holiday weekend, this could be a change for you to get a home for a great deal. Lower demands due to vacations and family commitments around this time make it a great time for negotiations and quick closings. Snag a great deal on a home you love by asking for add-ons, to keep certain appliance or for a lower price.  

Found the home you'd love to purchase? Don't buy without a rebate agent! 

Usually, a real estate agent is paid a commission from the seller of around 3%. With Glass House Real Estate, your agent keeps 1% of the sales price and the remaining 1.5% commission goes to you. After all, you were the one who found the houses to look at — why not get rewarded for your time and effort? We have a minimum commission of $5,000 or 1%, whichever is higher. Contact us today!