There is no "best" time to sell per se. Selling a house depends on supply, demand and other economic factors. But the time of year in which you choose to sell can make a difference both in the amount of time it takes to sell your home and in the ultimate selling price. Weather conditions are less of a consideration in more temperate climates, but most of the time, the real estate market picks up as early as February, with the strongest selling season usually lasting through May and June.
With the onset of summer, the market slows. July is often the slowest month for real estate sales due to a strong spring market putting possible upward pressure on interest rates. Also, many prospective homebuyers and their agents take vacations during mid-summer.
Following the summer slowdown, real estate sales activity tends to pick up for a second, although less vigorous, fall market, which usually lasts into November when the market slows again as buyers and sellers turn their attention to the holidays.
If this makes you wonder if you should take your home off the market for the holidays, consider the advice of veteran agents: You are always more likely to sell your house if it is available to show to prospective buyers continuously.
Would discovering the length of time it might take to sell your house help in your planning process?
As Realtors, The Davidson Team can easily obtain information from our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) showing average time on the market from the time a house was listed to when an offer is accepted. Another factor to consider is the time involved between when an offer is accepted and when the transaction actually closes.
We would be happy to schedule a time to provide any information we can that would make the selling of your home a hassle free transaction. Don't hesitate to email or phone us anytime!
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