Homeowners like to take their home off the market from the months of october to march.  The why's varies.  Dont want to worry about it for the holidays, we want a break, it wont sell during the winter months,  and many more.  Ok now I understand all the reasons why we want to take our homes off the market during these months.  all the reasons makes since and I completely respect each and every decisionm BUT I am going to take a different perspective on this.  

if you are currently not listed, you should not take your home off the market.  if you are contemplating listing your home you shouldnt wait till spring and here is why.

1) Prices are still dropping, so the longer you wait the less you will get for your home

2) Inventory in the winter months is less, which means less competition for your home

3) motivated buyers want to be in before the new year.

4) you want to be in your new place before the new year

In the end,  I know challenge you to keep your home available for sale during the winter months, you will get more and sell quicker if you do.