Listing your home during the coldest month of the year seems counterintuitive—especially if you live in Chicagoland. However, according to nationally recognized real estate expert Brendon Desimone, January might be the best month to sell a house. There are three reasons why many home sellers end up better off for selling their home in January instead of waiting for the busy spring season. One good reason Desimone shares is that in January, many house hunters are more motivated after receiving holiday and end-of-year performance bonuses. He also says important conversations about inheritances and homeownership often happen during holiday family dinners, so January buyers come to the table feeling more capitalized and empowered.

To learn more about why January might be the best month to sell a house, read the entire article.

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