Generally, yes. A seller who keeps showings going through Thanksgiving and December usually has a real reason to sell. Most people do not want strangers touring the house while family is visiting. Historically the holidays have also been a quieter window with less buyer competition, which is why deal-seeking buyers watch it. Motivated does not mean desperate, and it does not mean the home is mispriced. Sometimes the smarter play for a seller is waiting: we have advised luxury sellers to hold until after the new year rather than rush a listing before the holidays, because getting the property fully prepped and timed to the stronger selling season mattered more than forcing a sale into a slow window. And some sellers are serious enough to list at any time. One year we took a listing appointment on Christmas Eve morning. If you are the buyer, treat a holiday listing as a signal worth exploring, then let the home, the pricing, and the seller's situation tell you how much room there really is. Nobody can promise how any single negotiation plays out.