{"id":313446,"date":"2025-11-23T10:19:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T10:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/is-there-really-a-best-day-of-the-year-to-score-a-deal-on-a-house\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T10:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T10:19:38","slug":"is-there-really-a-best-day-of-the-year-to-score-a-deal-on-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=313446","title":{"rendered":"Is There Really a \u201cBest Day of the Year\u201d to Score a Deal on a House?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Most home buyers would love<\/em> to know if there\u2019s a secret day on the calendar to get the best deal on a house.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understandable considering it\u2019s such a large purchase and many people will line up at dawn for Black Friday, and set price alerts on everything from airfare to air fryers throughout the year.<\/p>\n

So if there were<\/em> a magical 24-hour window where homes suddenly went on sale\u2026 you\u2019d probably be tempted to try and buy a house on that day if possible, right?<\/p>\n

Well, according to a recent report from ATTOM<\/a>, that day exists! Well, sort of. While it\u2019s backed by data, it\u2019s not quite as cut and dry as they make it sound.<\/p>\n

So, What Day Is (Supposedly) the Best Day to Buy?<\/h3>\n

ATTOM analyzed millions of home sales and identified the days of the year when buyers historically paid the lowest premium above the automated valuation model (AVM). Their data shows that December 24th \u2014 Christmas Eve<\/em> \u2014 is the single \u201cbest\u201d day of the year to buy a home based purely on price.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s pause for a second. Read that again. They said it\u2019s the lowest premium above<\/em> the AVM.<\/p>\n

\u201cBest,\u201d in this case, doesn\u2019t mean \u201cbelow market value.\u201d It just means \u201cthe least above market value.\u201d<\/p>\n

Which brings us to the next point\u2026<\/p>\n

Why \u2018Lowest Above AVM\u2019 Doesn\u2019t Mean It\u2019s a Steal<\/h3>\n

The ATTOM report compares sale prices to AVMs\u2014Automated Valuation Models. These are algorithm-driven estimates that spit out values based on nearby comps, historical trends, and other data points to spit out a \u201cballpark\u201d figure.<\/p>\n

Helpful? Absolutely. Perfect? Not even close. AVMs can be inaccurate, sometimes by a lot, especially for unique homes, small markets, or rapidly changing neighborhoods. <\/p>\n

So just because a sale is below, close to, or slightly above an AVM doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s a \u201cdeal\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s just a sale above an estimated<\/em> market value, not a guaranteed bargain.<\/p>\n

That said, comparing sales to AVMs is a consistent way to analyze pricing trends across the year. ATTOM\u2019s approach highlights that, relative to other days, December 24th tends to show slightly smaller premiums. It\u2019s an interesting signal \u2014 a way of spotting when pricing tends to be relatively lower.<\/p>\n

But this isn\u2019t proof that buyers are walking away with the deal of the year. It\u2019s just a hint that, in some way, that day tends to align with slightly better relative pricing, based on a consistent benchmark.<\/p>\n

Those Numbers Are Based on Closing Dates\u2026 Not Negotiation<\/em> Dates<\/h3>\n

Those Christmas Eve closings didn\u2019t magically happen on the same day the deals were negotiated.<\/p>\n

In reality, it takes weeks to get to the actual closing table \u2014 often a month or more. So it\u2019s not like a bunch of buyers stormed the market in their holiday pajamas and pulled off last-minute miracles on December 24th.<\/p>\n

Most of those buyers likely:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • went house hunting in the fall,<\/li>\n
  • negotiated offers in October or November, and<\/li>\n
  • just happened to have their closings scheduled for Christmas Eve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    So December 24th isn\u2019t the \u201cbest day to make a deal.\u201d It\u2019s simply the day those deals happened to wrap up.<\/p>\n

    That said, there is<\/em> something interesting hiding in the trend\u2026<\/p>\n

    So What Does the Trend Actually Suggest? Motivated Sellers.<\/h3>\n

    If a seller is okay packing up their entire house and closing a deal on a day when most people are baking cookies, traveling, or ignoring their email, there\u2019s probably a reason.<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Maybe they want to get the sale wrapped up before the new year.<\/li>\n
    • Maybe they\u2019re relocating and need to move fast.<\/li>\n
    • Maybe they\u2019re hurting financially.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Whatever their reason, they\u2019re motivated.<\/em><\/p>\n

      And that\u2019s what matters. Deals are more likely to happen when at least one side is motivated \u2014 not because of the calendar, but because of the circumstances that make that date work.<\/p>\n

      So while all of those deals may have been struck on entirely different days months before, anyone choosing to close on that day has to have had some serious motivation driving that decision.<\/p>\n

      So How Do<\/em> You Actually Snag a Great Deal?<\/h3>\n

      If there\u2019s any \u201csecret,\u201d it\u2019s this: deals don\u2019t happen because of the day. They happen because buyers are ready when the right seller shows up.<\/p>\n

      The best opportunities come when you\u2019re:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • already in the market<\/li>\n
      • paying attention<\/li>\n
      • prepared to move quickly<\/li>\n
      • willing to step into timelines other buyers avoid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        There\u2019s no perfect time to start, but a common trap is waiting for the \u201cbest\u201d moment \u2014 after the new year, after spring, after rates drop, after the market \u201cgets better.\u201d<\/p>\n

        Meanwhile, motivated sellers appear year-round, and buyers who are already active are the ones who actually get the deals.<\/p>\n

        Could you one day snag a home that closes on Christmas Eve? Sure, if everything lines up perfectly (planets, stars, your lender, your attorney\u2026 and a little luck).<\/p>\n

        Great deals aren\u2019t tied to the calendar. They\u2019re tied to being ready. Deals happen year-round. Some even close below<\/em> AVM estimates.<\/p>\n

        The key is simply being in the market with a knowledgeable agent, understanding the numbers, and positioning yourself to recognize value when you see it.<\/p>\n

        \n

        The Takeaway:<\/h3>\n

        There\u2019s no magical day to guarantee the lowest price on a home. While ATTOM\u2019s data shows December 24th tends to have slightly smaller premiums above AVMs, that doesn\u2019t mean buyers are walking away with the deal of the year.<\/p>\n

        Deals happen when sellers are motivated and buyers are ready. Timing the calendar is far less important than knowing the market, being active, and jumping on opportunities when they appear \u2014 whether it\u2019s Christmas Eve, mid-February, or any other day of the year.<\/p>\n

        If you\u2019re thinking about buying soon, don\u2019t wait for the \u201cperfect\u201d day. Start understanding the market now, and position yourself to recognize value when it shows up. That\u2019s the real way to get a great deal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n