✍️ By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | December 9, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

Most people slow down during the holidays, smart real estate investors speed up. While the world is sipping cocoa and easing into family time, opportunity quietly opens its doors. The holiday season creates a rare and powerful window to strengthen relationships, spark new connections, and position yourself for massive growth in the year ahead.

Here’s why the holidays shouldn’t be your pause button: they should be your launchpad. First, the energy shifts. People are more open, more relaxed, and more willing to talk. From holiday mixers to community events to end-of-year appreciation gatherings, this season naturally brings people together. Investors and entrepreneurs who show up intentionally can build relationships that would take months to cultivate in regular business settings.

Decision-makers are more accessible, too. Many investors are reviewing their year, thinking about next steps, and exploring new partnerships. A simple holiday message, handwritten card, or warm check-in can open doors that would otherwise stay closed. This is the time to engage, not sell, to be top of mind when January momentum kicks in.

The holidays are also the perfect time to reconnect with old contacts. Investors you haven’t spoken to in months, partners you worked with earlier in the year, or leads that went quiet, this is your chance to revive relationships without pressure. A genuine, thoughtful touchpoint stands out in a season filled with automated greetings.

For entrepreneurs, this is prime networking season. Holiday charity drives, local business events, client appreciation nights, and industry socials offer warm, organic environments for building rapport. These conversations often lead to collaboration, referrals, and deal flow long after the decorations come down.

And let’s not forget the market itself. Sellers who list in December are often motivated. Investors willing to keep their eyes open during the holidays may find opportunities others miss, discounted properties, negotiable terms, and deals with less competition. While everyone else is waiting for January, savvy investors are positioning themselves for early wins.

The holiday season isn’t a slowdown for you. It’s your strategic runway. A time to nurture your network. A time to create new connections. A time to stand out by simply showing up.

If you want more deals, more partnerships, and more momentum in the new year, don’t disappear during the holidays. Be present. Be intentional. Be memorable. Your next opportunity could be one conversation away.

Debbie Balfour | Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host
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