When’s the Best Time to Sell? Many Homeowners Get This Wrong

Everyone says spring is the best time to sell a home—and that’s true. But here’s the thing:

Most sellers wait too long. When they think “spring,” they picture late April, May, or even June—when the flowers are blooming and the weather’s perfect. But by then, the market is flooded with listings, and they’ve missed their chance to stand out.

If you want to sell fast and for top dollar, the real move is to list before everyone else does. According to Realtor.com, the Best Week to Sell in 2025 is April 13–19—right around the corner.

Here’s why that timing matters:

✅ Less Competition = More Attention
Think of it like arriving at your favorite restaurant early—you get seated fast and all the attention. Same goes for listing your home.
📉 In early April, inventory is typically 13.2% lower than later in the season, which means your home gets more eyes and less competition.

✅ More Views = Better Offers
Serious buyers are already looking right now.
📈 Homes listed early spring get 17.7% more page views, which often means more showings and stronger offers.

✅ Homes Sell Faster
Motivated buyers want to lock something in before summer.
📉 Homes listed during that "Best Week" sell 9 days faster on average.

✅ Higher Prices, Fewer Reductions
Early spring sellers are 20.9% less likely to reduce their price—and they often list higher to begin with.
💰 That’s 1.1% more than average, and 6.7% higher than homes listed at the start of the year.

Bottom line?
If selling is on your mind this year, don’t wait until “later in spring” like everyone else.
Beat the rush, stand out, and sell with confidence. Want to chat about what that would look like for your home? Just reach out anytime, or book a time with me here: https://calendly.com/shellyoneil