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Can I pause selling my house?
I've had my house on the market for about 3 weeks. I was hoping it would sell quickly and I wouldn't have to deal with showings over the holidays.
I'm wondering, if it hasn't sold by the week of Thanksgiving, can I pause selling my house? I don't want it to look like the house is just sitting there and no one wants it. But I also want to enjoy the holidays without needing to have the home "showing ready" at all times.
I'm wondering, if it hasn't sold by the week of Thanksgiving, can I pause selling my house? I don't want it to look like the house is just sitting there and no one wants it. But I also want to enjoy the holidays without needing to have the home "showing ready" at all times.
Asked By Cheryl | Geneva, IL | 10 views | Selling | 17 hours ago
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Sharlan Johnson
Carolina Home Keys
You can absolutely pause showings if you need a break — especially over the holidays — but don’t feel pressured to pull your home just yet. The “old norm” of everything stopping in November has shifted. Serious buyers are still out there, and with less competition, your home might actually stand out this time of year.
If you prefer to slow things down, your agent can mark your home as temporarily off-market and relaunch with fresh energy in January. The key is not letting interest rates or timing fears make the decision for you — focus on what fits your long-term goals and peace of mind.
If you prefer to slow things down, your agent can mark your home as temporarily off-market and relaunch with fresh energy in January. The key is not letting interest rates or timing fears make the decision for you — focus on what fits your long-term goals and peace of mind.
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