https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/Sound-Off-Is-mid-winter-a-good-time-to-sell-13536818.php

A: The real estate market, during winter months, is generally pretty quiet, even in the Bay Area. People are traveling or entertaining, taking time off work, thinking of almost anything but real estate. Sometimes, though, things just happen such as job transfers, a growing family, or a dire need for a change.

Sometimes there are home sales made on Christmas or New Year’s Day and what a great way to bring in the new year it would be.