11/02/2026
Does house hunting slow down over Thanksgiving week? Not necessarily, and that can work in a buyer's favor.
Fewer buyers are touring during the holiday stretch. Less competition at a showing often means more time to really look, ask questions, and think it through.
Sellers who keep a home on the market through the holidays also tend to be more motivated. That can mean more room to negotiate.
I'm Sue Henson, an independent real estate agent in Omaha, Nebraska, also licensed in the state of Iowa. Thinking about touring over the upcoming holiday week? Let's put together a plan.