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You will remain in control.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>4.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Homes show better when decorated for the holidays.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>5.\u003C\u002Fstrong> There is less competition for you as a seller right now. Let’s take a look at listing inventory as compared to the same time last year:\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-32149\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F11\u002FInventory.jpg\" alt=\"Supply of Homes | Simplifying The Market\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" \u002F>\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>6.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The supply of listings increases substantially after the holidays. Also, in many parts of the country, new construction will make a comeback in 2016. 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